Getting Around
Public transport in the Fargo-Moorhead area caters specifically to the local university population. MATBUS operates 24 fixed routes around the region from Monday to Saturday. Getting around the Fargo-Moorhead area is easiest by car, however, and Lyft and Uber are also available.
Parking is easily available in most areas, and the city itself is easy to navigate, as it is set up in a classic grid pattern. Winter conditions can be extreme, and drivers unaccustomed to snow and ice are advised against hiring a car in the winter months.
Airports
Fargo Airport
The airport is five miles (8km) northwest of Fargo.
Fargo Airport (FAR)
Location
The airport is five miles (8km) northwest of Fargo.Getting to the city
There is no public transport from the airport into Fargo. However, many local hotels will arrange transfers by advance request. Jefferson Bus Lines and Amtrak provide intercity bus services from downtown Fargo.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies at Hector Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Payless.
Airport Taxis
Approved taxi companies operating from the airport include Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab, Fargo Metro Taxi, FM Taxi, GoCab, and Lucky 7. It is advisable to call ahead in order to have a taxi waiting by the curb.
Facilities
Terminal facilities are basic, but include a gift shop, a snack bar and cafe, a game room, and business centres with free WiFi.
Parking
Short-term parking is charged at $1 for 30 minutes, up to $18 per day. Long-term rates are similar with a daily limit of $8 and a weekly rate of $48.