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

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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batavia in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 58m.

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 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 58m.

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 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

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

Airports near Batavia

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ELMCorning-Elmira

Airlines serving Batavia

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,464 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
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Where to stay in Batavia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Crown Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Batavia - Darien Lake By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia

Most booked hotels in Batavia

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Hotel at Batavia Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 735 reviews)
$131+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 832 reviews)
$91+
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Red Roof Inn Batavia
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1031 reviews)
$77+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Batavia - Darien Lake By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 364 reviews)
$127+
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Fairbridge Inn & Suites Batavia-Darien Amusement Park
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 772 reviews)
$69+
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Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Mediocre (3.8, 1010 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Batavia

Renting a car in Batavia costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batavia, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Batavia costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batavia, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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