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
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, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.
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 Ace, among others, in Buffalo.
Airlines serving Amherst
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
Renting a car in Amherst
Renting a car in Amherst costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Amherst.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.