Beacon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Beacon

With a population of 15,541, Beacon 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 Beacon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Beacon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Roundhouse (2 E. Main Street) and Baja 328 (328 Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Beacon

Beacon in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beacon in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Beacon in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Beacon, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Beacon

Plane

When flying to Beacon, you’ll arrive at New Windsor Stewart (SWF), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Beacon departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Beacon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Beacon to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Beacon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 83 km from Beacon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Beacon, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Beacon takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

When flying to Beacon, you’ll arrive at New Windsor Stewart (SWF), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Beacon departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Beacon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Beacon to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Beacon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 83 km from Beacon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Beacon, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Beacon takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Airlines serving Beacon

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Beacon

Most booked hotels in Beacon

Hampton Inn & Suites Newburgh Stewart Airport NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 358 reviews)
$154+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 271 reviews)
$182+
Quality Inn and Suites Fishkill South near I-84
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 549 reviews)
$122+
The Roundhouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 368 reviews)
$279+
The Dutchess Inn and Spa at Beacon
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$269+
Beacon Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.7, 26 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Beacon

Renting a car in Beacon costs $59 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Beacon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beacon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Beacon costs $59 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Beacon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beacon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.