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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

Fargo in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fargo in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Denver and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fargo. 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.

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 Denver and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fargo. 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

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,946 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fargo

Most booked hotels in Fargo

Jasper Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 193 reviews)
$189+
Radisson Blu Fargo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 387 reviews)
$172+
DoubleTree by Hilton West Fargo Sanford Medical Center Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 164 reviews)
$147+
Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead, MN
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 108 reviews)
$148+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fargo, ND
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 566 reviews)
$124+
C'mon Inn & Suites Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 357 reviews)
$152+

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 9% 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.

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 9% 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.