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 March
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buffalo in March
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from New York and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

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 American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from New York and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

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
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Buffalo

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,597 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,104 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 $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical Ctr By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Buffalo. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Buffalo, with prices from $22 to $660 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Buffalo are about 1% cheaper 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, an Ascend Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 379 reviews)
$200+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hamburg By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 355 reviews)
$107+
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Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 366 reviews)
$125+
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Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 973 reviews)
$109+
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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 351 reviews)
$120+
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Best Western On The Avenue
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1136 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Buffalo

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 Dollar branch at 4200 Genesee Street, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Buffalo.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 Dollar branch at 4200 Genesee Street, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Buffalo.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Buffalo is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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