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 December
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairmont in December
Estimated hotel price
$72
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 06m.

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 06m.

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
MGWMorgantown

Airlines serving Fairmont

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 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 (9.1, 315 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn & Suites West Morgantown University Towne Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 427 reviews)
$115+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morgantown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 639 reviews)
$123+
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Hampton Inn Fairmont
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 371 reviews)
$106+
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Euro-Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1459 reviews)
$107+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bridgeport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 820 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Fairmont

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $84 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Clarksburg Benedum.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07.

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $84 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Clarksburg Benedum.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07.

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