Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gadsden to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gadsden

Gadsden in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gadsden in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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. The shortest flight to Gadsden from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 51m.

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$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 44 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 Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 98. From Savannah, the ticket costs about C$ 111 for a journey of 255 miles.

Plane

Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Gadsden. The shortest flight to Gadsden from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 51m.

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$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 44 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 Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 98. From Savannah, the ticket costs about C$ 111 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Gadsden

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gadsden

Lufthansa
Good (7,380 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,382 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,332 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,945 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,612 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,316 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (838 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,082 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,480 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,112 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,243 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,824 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,321 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (980 reviews)
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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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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Comfort Suites Gadsden Attalla
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 133+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Gadsden AL
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Renting a car in Gadsden

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.18 and C$ 20.23. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.18 and C$ 20.23. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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