Buffalo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Buffalo
With a population of 261,310, Buffalo is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Buffalo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Buffalo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Toutant (437 Ellicott Street) and (716) Food and Sport (7 Scott St) are great picks.
When to visit Buffalo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Buffalo in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Buffalo, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Buffalo
Plane
When flying to Buffalo, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include Air France, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. The train journey from Buffalo 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. The train station in Buffalo is called Buffalo Exchange Street, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 173 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cleveland.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buffalo, including Greyhound, Trailways and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Buffalo takes 400 miles and will cost you around $31. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 555 miles. The most popular bus station is Buffalo 4641 Maple Rd, located 8 miles from downtown Buffalo. Buffalo Exchange St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Buffalo
Where to stay in Buffalo
Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Buffalo
Most booked hotels in Buffalo
Renting a car in Buffalo
Renting a car in Buffalo costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Buffalo is the Hertz branch at 4200 Genesee St, which is 8 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Buffalo.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Buffalo (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 Buffalo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.