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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fargo in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fargo include United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fargo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fargo. The train station in Fargo is called Fargo, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fargo Matbus Ground Transportation Center, located 0.3 miles from downtown Fargo. Fargo Minnesota State University Moorhead is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fargo, you’ll arrive at Fargo Hector Field (FAR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fargo include United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fargo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fargo. The train station in Fargo is called Fargo, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fargo Matbus Ground Transportation Center, located 0.3 miles from downtown Fargo. Fargo Minnesota State University Moorhead is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fargo

BJIBemidji Beltrami County
FARFargo Hector Field
GFKGrand Forks

Airlines serving Fargo

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,821 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,380 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,979 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,492 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,573 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,375 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,281 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (606 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (714 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 $158 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fargo are about 99% 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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Homewood Suites by Hilton - West Fargo/Sanford Medical Center Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 321 reviews)
$112+
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Radisson Blu Fargo
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 574 reviews)
$112+
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Element Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 39 reviews)
$125+
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Wingate by Wyndham Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 865 reviews)
$86+
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DoubleTree by Hilton West Fargo Sanford Medical Center Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 395 reviews)
$112+
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Expressway Suites Fargo
3 stars
Excellent (8, 591 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Fargo

Renting a car in Fargo costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fargo is the Hertz branch at 2801 32nd Ave. N.w., which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fargo.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Fargo is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fargo costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fargo is the Hertz branch at 2801 32nd Ave. N.w., which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fargo.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Fargo is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fargo

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

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