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.

When to visit Gadsden

Gadsden in September
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gadsden in September
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from New York and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 215 miles.

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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from New York and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airlines serving Gadsden

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,324 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,666 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden

Most booked hotels in Gadsden

Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 834 reviews)
$119+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 383 reviews)
$118+
Red Roof Inn Gadsden
2 stars
Good (7.9, 645 reviews)
$71+
Comfort Suites Gadsden Attalla
2 stars
Good (7.6, 557 reviews)
$105+
Homelodge - Attalla
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$88+
Super 8 by Wyndham Gadsden AL
2 stars
Good (6.9, 265 reviews)
$55+

Renting a car in Gadsden

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gadsden, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gadsden, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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