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 53 miles from Gadsden.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Atlanta takes 4h 37m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $428 for a 20h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gadsden is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Gadsden. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 600 miles and will cost you around $254. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $330 for a journey of 640 miles.
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 $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. The most frequently booked car type in Gadsden is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.