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

Corning travel guide

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You're Going to Love Corning

With a population of 11,183, Corning is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Corning deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Corning

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Where to Eat in Corning

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cellar - Corning (21 W. Market Street) and Three Birds Restaurant Corning (73 E Market St) are great picks.

When to visit Corning

Corning in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corning in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Corning in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Corning, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Corning

Plane

When flying to Corning, you’ll arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Allegiant Air, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Charlotte and takes around 5h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Corning. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Corning’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Corning, you’ll arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Allegiant Air, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Charlotte and takes around 5h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Corning. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Corning’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Corning

ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Corning

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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
JetBlue
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Where to stay in popular areas of Corning

Most booked hotels in Corning

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Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$186+
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Staybridge Suites Corning By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 736 reviews)
$129+
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Fairfield Inn Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 279 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 292 reviews)
$139+
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Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 33 reviews)
$134+
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Radisson Hotel Corning
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1386 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Corning (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Corning costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Corning (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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