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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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, Toutant (437 Ellicott Street) and (716) Food and Sport (7 Scott St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gypsy Parlor (376 Grant St) and Jack Rabbit (1010 Elmwood Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Buffalo.

When to visit Buffalo

Buffalo in April
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buffalo in April
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 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 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include Air France, Royal Air Maroc and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. The train journey from Buffalo to Rochester takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 40m trip. The train station in Buffalo is called Buffalo Exchange Street, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 173 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buffalo, including Greyhound, Trailways and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Buffalo takes 390 miles and will cost you around $70. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 555 miles. The most popular bus station is Buffalo 4641 Maple Rd, located 8 miles from downtown Buffalo. Buffalo 2055 Niagara Falls Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Buffalo, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include Air France, Royal Air Maroc and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. The train journey from Buffalo to Rochester takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 40m trip. The train station in Buffalo is called Buffalo Exchange Street, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 173 miles from Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buffalo, including Greyhound, Trailways and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Buffalo takes 390 miles and will cost you around $70. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 555 miles. The most popular bus station is Buffalo 4641 Maple Rd, located 8 miles from downtown Buffalo. Buffalo 2055 Niagara Falls Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Buffalo

BUFBuffalo
ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
IAGNiagara Falls

Airlines serving Buffalo

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Buffalo

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Buffalo, with prices from $18 to $309 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Buffalo are about 15% 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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Curtiss Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9, 398 reviews)
$250+
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Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 920 reviews)
$144+
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The Richardson Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 665 reviews)
$305+
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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 309 reviews)
$174+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo-Airport
2 stars
Good (7.9, 636 reviews)
$164+
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Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1568 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Buffalo

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $96 per day, on average, or $192 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 8 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Buffalo.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $96 per day, on average, or $192 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 8 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Buffalo.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Buffalo

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

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