With a population of 35,345, Fort Lee is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Lee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, City Perch Kitchen + Bar – Fort Lee (2023 Hudson St) and Gayeon (2020 Hudson Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Lee in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Lee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
When flying to Fort Lee, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Lee.
Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 7 miles from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Lee (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 Fort Lee is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lincoln MKZ or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$44/day