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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Canton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canton

With a population of 6,314, Canton is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Canton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Canton

Canton in July
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canton in July
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Canton in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Canton, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Canton

Plane

Although Canton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ogdensburg (OGS), which is located 16 miles from Canton. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from San Francisco and takes around 19h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 152 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Albany.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Canton Bus, located 0.1 miles from downtown Canton. Canton State University Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Canton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ogdensburg (OGS), which is located 16 miles from Canton. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from San Francisco and takes around 19h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 152 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Albany.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Canton Bus, located 0.1 miles from downtown Canton. Canton State University Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Canton

ARTWatertown
PBGPlattsburgh Intl
OGSOgdensburg

Airlines serving Canton

Qatar Airways
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Contour
Good (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Canton

Most booked hotels in Canton

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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Canton
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 114 reviews)
$154+
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Hampton Inn Potsdam
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 297 reviews)
$207+
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Northern Family Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 55 reviews)
$76+
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Holiday Inn Express Canton - Potsdam
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 307 reviews)
$176+
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Best Western University Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 284 reviews)
$147+
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The Clarkson Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 542 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in Canton

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Canton (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 Canton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Canton (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 Canton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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