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

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
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corning in November
Estimated hotel price
$116
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, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Asheville and takes around 21h 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, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Asheville and takes around 21h 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.

Airlines serving Corning

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,243 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Corning

Most booked hotels in Corning

Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 533 reviews)
$152+
Staybridge Suites Corning By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 747 reviews)
$119+
Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 294 reviews)
$137+
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 284 reviews)
$119+
Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 36 reviews)
$119+
Radisson Hotel Corning
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1443 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 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, 9% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 $80 per day, on average, or $159 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, 9% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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.