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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batavia in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Syracuse takes 2h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 32m 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 Hertz and Turo, 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 American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Syracuse takes 2h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 32m 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

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

Airports near Batavia

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ELMCorning-Elmira

Airlines serving Batavia

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 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 (8.8, 709 reviews)
$121+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 800 reviews)
$83+
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Red Roof Inn Batavia
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1014 reviews)
$79+
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Best Western Crown Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.1, 616 reviews)
$78+
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Fairbridge Inn & Suites Batavia-Darien Amusement Park
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 754 reviews)
$64+
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Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 994 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Batavia

Renting a car in Batavia costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Batavia costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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