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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 85 km from Gadsden. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Detroit and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gadsden is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 152 km from Gadsden. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Columbus, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 85 km from Gadsden. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Detroit and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gadsden is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 152 km from Gadsden. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Columbus, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Gadsden

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gadsden

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden

Most booked hotels in Gadsden

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Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 871 reviews)
$116+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 415 reviews)
$119+
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Red Roof Inn Gadsden
2 stars
Good (7.8, 671 reviews)
$79+
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Motel 6 Attalla. Al
2 stars
Good (7.7, 151 reviews)
$79+
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Comfort Suites Gadsden Attalla
2 stars
Good (7.3, 585 reviews)
$97+
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Homelodge - Attalla
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Gadsden

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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