Amherst travel guide
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You're Going to Love Amherst
With a population of 122,366, Amherst is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Amherst deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Amherst
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black & Blue Steak & Crab - Buffalo (5493 Sheridan Drive) and Jazzboline (5010 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Amherst
How to Get to Amherst
Plane
When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Amherst include Air France, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train journey from Amherst to Rensselaer takes 5h 50m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Poughkeepsie, expect to pay about $91 for a 6h 57m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 290 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cleveland.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Greyhound, Trailways and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Amherst takes 644 km and will cost you around $31. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 893 km.
Airlines serving Amherst
Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst
Most booked hotels in Amherst
Renting a car in Amherst
Renting a car in Amherst costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Amherst.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Amherst (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 Amherst is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.