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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Clifton Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clifton Park

Clifton Park is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Clifton Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Clifton Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pasta Pane (18 Park Avenue) and Angelo's Prime Bar & Grill (30 Clifton Country Road) are great picks.

When to visit Clifton Park

Clifton Park in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clifton Park in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Clifton Park

Plane

When flying to Clifton Park, you’ll arrive at Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Clifton Park include Southwest, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Clifton Park departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clifton Park. The train journey from Clifton Park to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clifton Park is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 146 miles from Clifton Park. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clifton Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Clifton Park takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

When flying to Clifton Park, you’ll arrive at Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Clifton Park include Southwest, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Clifton Park departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clifton Park. The train journey from Clifton Park to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clifton Park is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 146 miles from Clifton Park. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clifton Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Clifton Park takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Clifton Park

RUTRutland
ALBAlbany Intl
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Clifton Park

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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
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Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
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American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
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WestJet
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Air New Zealand
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Where to stay in Clifton Park

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Clifton Park and Red Roof Inn Clifton Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clifton Park

Most booked hotels in Clifton Park

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Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 225 reviews)
$137+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 438 reviews)
$120+
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Hampton Inn Clifton Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 277 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 968 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clifton Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 261 reviews)
$111+
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The Landing Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 13 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Clifton Park

Renting a car in Clifton Park costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Clifton Park.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Clifton Park (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 Clifton Park is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clifton Park costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Clifton Park.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Clifton Park (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 Clifton Park is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Clifton Park

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

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