Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gadsden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gadsden

With a population of 36,856, Gadsden is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States.

When to visit Gadsden

Gadsden in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 348
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gadsden in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 348
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gadsden in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 148 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gadsden, with an average rainfall of 81 mm.

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How to Get to Gadsden

Plane

Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Gadsden. The shortest flight to Gadsden from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 15h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about AED 220 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 170 miles and will cost you around AED 209. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about AED 261 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Gadsden. The shortest flight to Gadsden from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 15h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about AED 220 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 170 miles and will cost you around AED 209. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about AED 261 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Gadsden

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gadsden

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,160 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gadsden

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla By IHG and Redwood Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden

Hiring a car in Gadsden

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Gadsden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gadsden, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Gadsden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gadsden, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.