Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Buffalo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Buffalo

With a population of 490, Buffalo is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Buffalo to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Buffalo

Plane

When flying to Buffalo, you’ll arrive at Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 168 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Buffalo, you’ll arrive at Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 168 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Buffalo

PIAGreater Peoria
STLLambert-St Louis
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Buffalo

Lufthansa
Good (7,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,793 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,282 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,994 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,082 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Buffalo

Most booked hotels in Buffalo

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, IL
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 614 reviews)
$149+
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Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1390 reviews)
$136+
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Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr
3 stars
Good (7.4, 693 reviews)
$119+
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President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, 429 reviews)
$135+
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Wyndham Springfield City Centre
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 737 reviews)
$144+
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Baymont by Wyndham Springfield IL
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 1755 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Buffalo

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Buffalo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Buffalo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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