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

Fargo travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Fargo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rosewild (215 Broadway N) and Crave - Fargo (3902 13th Ave S) are great picks.

When to visit Fargo

Fargo in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fargo in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fargo include United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fargo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Fargo, you’ll arrive at Fargo Hector Field (FAR), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fargo include United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fargo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 55m.

Airports near Fargo

BJIBemidji Beltrami County
FARFargo Hector Field
GFKGrand Forks

Airlines serving Fargo

Lufthansa
Good (8,064 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,834 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,516 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,884 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,487 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,659 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,362 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fargo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Fargo Sw - I-94 Medical Center By IHG and Comfort Suites Fargo Medical Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fargo, with prices from $27 to $3,315 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fargo are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fargo

Most booked hotels in Fargo

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Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead, MN
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 190 reviews)
$145+
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Element Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 37 reviews)
$125+
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DoubleTree by Hilton West Fargo Sanford Medical Center Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 398 reviews)
$126+
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Wingate by Wyndham Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 877 reviews)
$111+
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Expressway Suites Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8, 603 reviews)
$100+
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Fargo Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1389 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Fargo

Renting a car in Fargo costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Fargo.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Fargo is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fargo costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Fargo.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Fargo is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fargo

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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