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

Fairmont in December
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairmont in December
Estimated hotel price
$78
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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairmont departs from New York and takes around 24h 06m.

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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 New York and takes around 24h 06m.

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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airlines serving Fairmont

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 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 and Super 8 by Wyndham Fairmont.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fairmont

Most booked hotels in Fairmont

Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 713 reviews)
$113+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1746 reviews)
$83+
Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 306 reviews)
$99+
Hampton Inn Fairmont
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 282 reviews)
$98+
Euro-Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 814 reviews)
$99+
Residence Inn by Marriott Morgantown Medical Center Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 347 reviews)
$109+

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.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.