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How to get there
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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gadsden in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to New Orleans takes 12h 50m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $124 for a 13h 54m 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 Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 165 miles and will cost you around $57. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 235 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 Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to New Orleans takes 12h 50m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $124 for a 13h 54m 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 Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 165 miles and will cost you around $57. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Gadsden

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gadsden

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Gadsden

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla By IHG.

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, 899 reviews)
$89+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 432 reviews)
$118+
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Red Roof Inn Gadsden
2 stars
Good (7.8, 682 reviews)
$71+
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Motel 6 Attalla. Al
2 stars
Good (7.3, 155 reviews)
$75+
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Homelodge - Attalla
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$82+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 178 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Gadsden

Renting a car in Gadsden costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Gadsden.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gadsden, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gadsden costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Gadsden.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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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