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 14 miles 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 171 miles 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 14 miles 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 171 miles 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 (8,158 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,019 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,689 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, 308 reviews)
$102+
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Euro-Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1395 reviews)
$92+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bridgeport
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 798 reviews)
$64+
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Hilton Garden Inn Morgantown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 555 reviews)
$109+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Morgantown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 638 reviews)
$104+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Morgantown Medical Center Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 368 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Fairmont

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $90 per day, on average, or $270 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Fairmont.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairmont, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fairmont costs $90 per day, on average, or $270 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Fairmont.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairmont, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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