Yonkers travel guide
Yonkers Tourism | Yonkers Guide
You're Going to Love Yonkers
With a population of 195,976, Yonkers is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yonkers deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Yonkers
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Bella Havana (35 Main Street) and Salsa Bembe (811 McLean Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Yonkers
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yonkers in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °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 Yonkers, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Yonkers
Plane
When flying to Yonkers, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yonkers departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Yonkers, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Yonkers 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. The train station in Yonkers is called Yonkers, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Yonkers is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 miles from Yonkers. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Yonkers, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Yonkers takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Yonkers
Where to stay in popular areas of Yonkers
Most booked hotels in Yonkers
Renting a car in Yonkers
Renting a car in Yonkers costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Yonkers is the Hertz branch at 165 Tuckahoe Road, which is 2 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Yonkers (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 Yonkers is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.