Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
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 261.310, Buffalo is a must-see destination in New York State, 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.

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Where to Eat in Buffalo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Patrick's Rooftop () and BUFFALO CHOPHOUSE - PRIME STEAKS & FRESH SEAFOOD (282 Franklin St.) are great picks.

When to visit Buffalo

Buffalo in December
Estimated package price
$98
2 travelers
Flight to Buffalo
3 nights at hotel
Buffalo in December
Estimated package price
$98
2 travelers
Flight to Buffalo
3 nights at 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 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Buffalo, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Buffalo

Plane

When flying to Buffalo, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 287 km from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Plane

When flying to Buffalo, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 287 km from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Buffalo

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Buffalo

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,030 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,851 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,394 reviews)
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Where to stay in Buffalo

From 5-star hotels such as the Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to great affordable options like the Residence Inn by Marriott Buffalo Downtown, Buffalo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Buffalo, with prices from $22 to $669 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Buffalo are about 57% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Buffalo by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Buffalo

Most booked hotels in Buffalo

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Hampton Inn Buffalo - Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 624 reviews)
$125+
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Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 423 reviews)
$279+
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Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 996 reviews)
$156+
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Best Western On The Avenue
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1200 reviews)
$178+
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Aloft Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 643 reviews)
$128+
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Buffalo Marriott Niagara
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 676 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Buffalo

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Buffalo is the Budget branch at 4200 Genesee Street, which is 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Buffalo.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Buffalo is the Budget branch at 4200 Genesee Street, which is 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Buffalo.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Buffalo

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate
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