Fairmont travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fairmont
With a population of 18,704, Fairmont is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fairmont deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Fairmont
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fairmont in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Fairmont, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Fairmont
Plane
When flying to Fairmont, you’ll arrive at Clarksburg Benedum (CKB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairmont departs from Cincinnati and takes around 34h 33m.
Car
Another option to get to Fairmont is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 171 miles from Fairmont. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Fairmont
Where to stay in Fairmont
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairmont and Super 8 by Wyndham Fairmont.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fairmont
Most booked hotels in Fairmont
Renting a car in Fairmont
Renting a car in Fairmont costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Fairmont.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairmont (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fairmont is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.