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.
When to visit Gadsden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gadsden in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 148 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gadsden, with an average rainfall of 81 mm.
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 Delta, Korean Air, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Gadsden from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 30 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 Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Greyhound, PandaNY Bus and Megabus. From Chattanooga, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 63. From Albany, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Gadsden
Where to stay in Gadsden
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Gadsden and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla, An IHG Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden
Most booked hotels in Gadsden
Renting a car in Gadsden
Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Gadsden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.44 and C$ 21.91. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Standard (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.