Corning travel guide

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You're Going to Love Corning

With a population of 11,183, Corning 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 Corning to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Corning

Corning in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corning in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Corning in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Corning, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Corning

Plane

When flying to Corning, you’ll arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Allegiant Air, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Raleigh and takes around 4h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Corning. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Corning’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Corning, you’ll arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Allegiant Air, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Raleigh and takes around 4h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Corning. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Corning’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Corning

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
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Where to stay in Corning

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn Corning Riverside and Quality Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Corning

Most booked hotels in Corning

Staybridge Suites Corning
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 560 reviews)
$127+
Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 478 reviews)
$185+
Fairfield Inn Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 200 reviews)
$137+
Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 146 reviews)
$151+
Courtyard by Marriott Elmira Horseheads
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 66 reviews)
$151+
Econo Lodge Painted Post - Corning
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 390 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Corning.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Corning (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Corning costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Corning.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Corning (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.