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.
Activities & attractions in Buffalo
Art & Performing Arts
Tours
Other activities
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
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″.
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.
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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.
Airlines serving Buffalo
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 $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Buffalo and Econo Lodge Buffalo South. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Buffalo, with prices from $22 to $840 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Buffalo are about 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Buffalo
Most booked hotels in Buffalo
Renting a car in Buffalo
Renting a car in Buffalo costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Buffalo
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$35/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day