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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Lee, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Fort Lee to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 7 miles from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fort Lee, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Lee, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Fort Lee to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 7 miles from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Fort Lee

Airlines serving Fort Lee

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 1544 reviews)
$178+
The Boro Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 944 reviews)
$212+
Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3137 reviews)
$173+
Hampton Inn Ny-Jfk
3 stars
Good (7.6, 4923 reviews)
$227+
Best Western Fort Lee
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1044 reviews)
$145+
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge
4 stars
Good (7.1, 1559 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Fort Lee

Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Lee is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Lee is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.