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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carmel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carmel

With a population of 4,800, Carmel is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carmel has to offer.

When to visit Carmel

Carmel in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmel in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carmel

Plane

Although Carmel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 25 miles from Carmel. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carmel departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carmel, followed by Acela. The train journey from Carmel to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carmel is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 49 miles from Carmel. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmel, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Carmel takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Carmel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 25 miles from Carmel. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carmel departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carmel, followed by Acela. The train journey from Carmel to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carmel is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 49 miles from Carmel. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmel, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Carmel takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Carmel

HVNTweed-New Haven
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County

Airlines serving Carmel

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmel

Most booked hotels in Carmel

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Heidi's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 609 reviews)
$126+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 99 reviews)
$152+
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Budget Motor Inn- Mahopac
1 star
Okay (5.6, 222 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Carmel

Renting a car in Carmel costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carmel (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 Carmel is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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 Carmel costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carmel (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 Carmel is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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.

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