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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 15,453, Buffalo is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Buffalo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Buffalo

Buffalo in May
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buffalo in May
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Buffalo in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1.4 °F, with an average temperature of 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Buffalo, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Buffalo

Plane

Although Buffalo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 27 miles from Buffalo. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Denver and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 33 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Buffalo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 27 miles from Buffalo. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Denver and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 33 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Buffalo

STCSaint Cloud
BRDBrainerd Crow Wing County
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Buffalo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Buffalo

Most booked hotels in Buffalo

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albertville, MN
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 302 reviews)
$142+
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Delano
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 51 reviews)
$135+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buffalo, MN
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 137 reviews)
$150+
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Americas Best Value Inn Big Lake
2 stars
Good (7.9, 139 reviews)
$77+
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Americinn Motel - Monticello
2 stars
Good (7.7, 453 reviews)
$64+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Monticello
2 stars
Good (6.7, 262 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Buffalo

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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, 9% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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, 9% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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