Introduction
What to do
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 December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corning in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Delta, KLM and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Nashville and takes around 4h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 298 km from Corning. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Corning’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Corning, you’ll arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Delta, KLM and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Nashville and takes around 4h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 298 km from Corning. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Corning’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Corning

ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Corning

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,526 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,097 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Corning

Most booked hotels in Corning

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Staybridge Suites Corning By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 754 reviews)
$113+
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Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 535 reviews)
$132+
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Hampton Inn Corning
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 287 reviews)
$113+
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Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 295 reviews)
$107+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 288 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Express Corning - Painted Post By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 356 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Corning.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Corning is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Corning costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Corning.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Corning is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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