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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.

When to visit Batavia

Batavia in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batavia in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 44 km from Batavia. Buffalo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 32m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $61 for a 8h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 58 km from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Batavia’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 44 km from Batavia. Buffalo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 32m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $61 for a 8h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 58 km from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Batavia’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Batavia

BUFBuffalo
ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
IAGNiagara Falls

Airlines serving Batavia

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia

Most booked hotels in Batavia

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 758 reviews)
$134+
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Hotel at Batavia Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 679 reviews)
$141+
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Red Roof Inn Batavia
2 stars
Good (7.9, 995 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Batavia - Darien Lake
2 stars
Good (7.7, 346 reviews)
$160+
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Fairbridge Inn & Suites Batavia-Darien Amusement Park
2 stars
Good (6.1, 699 reviews)
$86+
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Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 941 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Batavia

Renting a car in Batavia costs $70 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Batavia costs $70 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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