Fort Lee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Lee

With a population of 35,345, Fort Lee is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Lee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fort Lee

If you’re looking for affordable options, City Perch Kitchen + Bar – Fort Lee (2023 Hudson St) and Gayeon (2020 Hudson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Fort Lee

Fort Lee in February
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Lee in February
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Lee in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Lee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Fort Lee

Plane

When flying to Fort Lee, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Lee. The train journey from Fort Lee to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 11 km from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Fort Lee, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Lee. The train journey from Fort Lee to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 11 km from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Fort Lee

Airlines serving Fort Lee

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Lee

Most booked hotels in Fort Lee

Hyatt Place Fort Lee/George Washington Bridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1526 reviews)
$185+
The Boro Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 927 reviews)
$213+
Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3165 reviews)
$220+
Hampton Inn Ny-Jfk
3 stars
Good (7.6, 4906 reviews)
$242+
Best Western Fort Lee
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1026 reviews)
$139+
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge
4 stars
Good (7.1, 1568 reviews)
$161+

Renting a car in Fort Lee

Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Lee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Lee, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Lee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Lee, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.