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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Amherst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amherst

With a population of 12.021, Amherst is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amherst has to offer.

When to visit Amherst

Amherst in September
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in September
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amherst

Plane

Although Amherst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 31 km from Amherst. Detroit All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from New York and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Amherst, followed by Train.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 125 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Amherst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 31 km from Amherst. Detroit All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from New York and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Amherst, followed by Train.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 125 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Amherst

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Amherst

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst

Most booked hotels in Amherst

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Ariel Broadway Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 136 reviews)
$103+
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Motel 6-Amherst, Oh - Cleveland West - Lorain
2 stars
Good (6.9, 284 reviews)
$48+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Amherst
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 639 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Amherst

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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