White Plains travel guide
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You're Going to Love White Plains
With a population of 56,853, White Plains is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. White Plains deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in White Plains
Where to Eat in White Plains
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mulino's (99 Court St.) and Sam's of Gedney Way (50 Gedney Way) are great picks.
When to visit White Plains
How to Get to White Plains
Plane
When flying to White Plains, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving White Plains, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from White Plains to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Car
Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 0.6 miles from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving White Plains
Where to stay in White Plains
Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $356 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of White Plains
Most booked hotels in White Plains
Renting a car in White Plains
Renting a car in White Plains costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in White Plains is the Hertz branch at 240 Airport Rd St 104, which is 4 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in White Plains (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 White Plains is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.