Introduction
Where to eat
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 122,366, Amherst is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Amherst deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Amherst

If you’re looking for affordable options, black & blue Steak and Crab - Buffalo (5493 Sheridan Drive) and Jazzboline (5010 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Amherst

Amherst in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amherst

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Amherst include American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 12 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Amherst include American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 12 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.

Airports near Amherst

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,438 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,861 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,287 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,311 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amherst

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst By IHG and Red Roof Inn Plus+ University at Buffalo - Amherst.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst

Most booked hotels in Amherst

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Hampton Inn Buffalo - Amherst
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 596 reviews)
$142+
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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 356 reviews)
$171+
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Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 374 reviews)
$185+
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Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1077 reviews)
$208+
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Sleep Inn Amherst - Buffalo North near University
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1008 reviews)
$121+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 432 reviews)
$164+
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Renting a car in Amherst

Renting a car in Amherst costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Amherst.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Amherst, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Amherst costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Amherst.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Amherst, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Amherst

Hertz

Hertz
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