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 February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corning in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
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, Allegiant Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from St. Louis and takes around 3h 28m.

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 Hertz and Turo, 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, Allegiant Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from St. Louis and takes around 3h 28m.

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 Hertz and Turo, 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 (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,814 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,770 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,748 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,149 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 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, 758 reviews)
$129+
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Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 541 reviews)
$134+
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Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 301 reviews)
$116+
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Best Western Plus Horseheads - Elmira
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 44 reviews)
$89+
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Hampton Inn Corning
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 285 reviews)
$126+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 289 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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, 21% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.

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. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Corning costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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, 21% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.

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. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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