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.
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. The shortest flight to Gadsden from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 34h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $78 for a 5h 48m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 241 km and will cost you around $42. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 459 km.
Airlines serving Gadsden
Where to stay in Gadsden
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden
Hiring a car in Gadsden
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Gadsden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gadsden, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.