With a population of 15,465, Batavia is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Batavia to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Batavia in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Batavia, with an average rainfall of 2″.
Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 27 miles from Batavia. Buffalo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 42m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $61 for a 8h 17m trip.
Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including Trailways, OurBus and Greyhound. From Albany, the bus ride to Batavia takes 385 miles and will cost you around $86. From New York, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 455 miles. Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia and Best Western Crown Inn & Suites.
Renting a car in Batavia costs $85 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Batavia (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 Batavia is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.