Fargo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fargo
With a population of 105,549, Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fargo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fargo
If you’re looking for affordable options, HoDo Restaurant (101 Broadway) and 701 Eateries : Prairie Kitchen (701 N University Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Fargo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fargo in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fargo, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Fargo
Plane
When flying to Fargo, you’ll arrive at Fargo Hector Field (FAR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fargo include Copa Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fargo departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 29m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fargo. The train journey from Fargo to Chicago takes 13h 08m and costs around $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $166 for a 32h 12m trip. The train station in Fargo is called Fargo, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Fargo Minnesota State University Moorhead, located 1.7 miles from downtown Fargo. Fargo Matbus Ground Transportation Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fargo
Where to stay in popular areas of Fargo
Most booked hotels in Fargo
Renting a car in Fargo
Renting a car in Fargo costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fargo is the Hertz branch at 2801 32nd Ave. N.w., which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fargo.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fargo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fargo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.