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

Gadsden travel guide

Gadsden Tourism | Gadsden Guide

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

Gadsden in September
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gadsden in September
Estimated hotel price
$144
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 33h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $54 for a 4h 36m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 241 km and will cost you around $82. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $119 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. The shortest flight to Gadsden from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 33h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $54 for a 4h 36m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 241 km and will cost you around $82. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Gadsden

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gadsden

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Show more

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden

Hiring a car in Gadsden

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Gadsden Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Gadsden city guide for the best Gadsden travel tips. To help you organise your Gadsden trip ideas, this Gadsden visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.