Gadsden travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gadsden
With a population of 36,856, Gadsden is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gadsden deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Gadsden
Shopping
When to visit Gadsden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gadsden in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gadsden, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Gadsden
Plane
Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Gadsden. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gadsden is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Gadsden. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 285 miles and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airlines serving Gadsden
Where to stay in Gadsden
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden
Most booked hotels in Gadsden
Renting a car in Gadsden
Renting a car in Gadsden costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Gadsden.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Gadsden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Premium (Infiniti QX60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.