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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. Batavia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 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 Boston and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rochester takes 1h 30m and costs around $22 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 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

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 Boston and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rochester takes 1h 30m and costs around $22 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 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Batavia

BUFBuffalo
ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
ELMCorning-Elmira

Airlines serving Batavia

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia

Most booked hotels in Batavia

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Hotel at Batavia Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 690 reviews)
$141+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 778 reviews)
$110+
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Red Roof Inn Batavia
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1004 reviews)
$85+
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Best Western Crown Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.2, 603 reviews)
$96+
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Fairbridge Inn & Suites Batavia-Darien Amusement Park
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 729 reviews)
$78+
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Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Mediocre (3.8, 979 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Batavia

Renting a car in Batavia costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Buffalo.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder 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, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Batavia costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Buffalo.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder 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, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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