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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Buffalo has to offer.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buffalo in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buffalo include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. The train journey from Buffalo to New York takes 8h 17m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $78 for a 16h 41m trip. The train station in Buffalo is called Buffalo Exchange Street, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Buffalo 4641 Maple Rd, located 14 km from downtown Buffalo. Buffalo 2055 Niagara Falls Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city center.

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 Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Buffalo departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buffalo. The train journey from Buffalo to New York takes 8h 17m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $78 for a 16h 41m trip. The train station in Buffalo is called Buffalo Exchange Street, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Buffalo 4641 Maple Rd, located 14 km from downtown Buffalo. Buffalo 2055 Niagara Falls Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city center.

Airports near Buffalo

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Buffalo

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,714 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,501 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,835 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,133 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 $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 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 $657 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Buffalo are about 48% 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, an Ascend Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 379 reviews)
$181+
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The Mosey Buffalo Williamsville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 406 reviews)
$162+
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Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 977 reviews)
$104+
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Aloft Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 640 reviews)
$102+
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Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1069 reviews)
$159+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 991 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Buffalo

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $89 per day, on average, or $267 if you want to rent if for 3 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 13 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Buffalo.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Buffalo, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Buffalo costs $89 per day, on average, or $267 if you want to rent if for 3 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 13 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Buffalo.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Buffalo, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Buffalo

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$19/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$24/day

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