Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fairmont has to offer.

When to visit Fairmont

Fairmont in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairmont in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Fairmont

Plane

When flying to Fairmont, you’ll arrive at Clarksburg Benedum (CKB), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairmont departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Fairmont is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 275 km from Fairmont. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Fairmont, you’ll arrive at Clarksburg Benedum (CKB), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairmont departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Fairmont is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 275 km from Fairmont. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Fairmont

PITPittsburgh
CKBClarksburg Benedum
LBELatrobe Westmoreland County

Airlines serving Fairmont

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,801 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,232 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,120 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,339 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,695 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fairmont

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairmont By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Fairmont.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fairmont

Most booked hotels in Fairmont

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairmont By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 303 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 648 reviews)
$110+
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Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 285 reviews)
$92+
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Euro-Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1172 reviews)
$97+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Morgantown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 623 reviews)
$106+
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Hampton Inn Fairmont
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 353 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Fairmont

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Fairmont.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairmont, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Fairmont.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairmont, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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