Batavia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Batavia
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.
Activities & attractions in Batavia
When to visit Batavia
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″.
How to Get to Batavia
Plane
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 50m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $61 for a 8h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 200 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Pittsburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From Toronto, the bus ride to Batavia takes 210 miles and will cost you around $49. From New York, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 400 miles. Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Batavia
Where to stay in Batavia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia and Best Western Crown Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia
Most booked hotels in Batavia
Renting a car in Batavia
Renting a car in Batavia costs $89 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Buffalo.
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 Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.