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 November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corning in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 Allegiant Air, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 41m.

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 Allegiant Air, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 41m.

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

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Delta
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British Airways
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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
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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JetBlue
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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, 746 reviews)
$136+
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Hilton Garden Inn Corning Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 531 reviews)
$171+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 284 reviews)
$131+
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Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 293 reviews)
$137+
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Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 36 reviews)
$145+
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Radisson Hotel Corning
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1428 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Corning.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Corning.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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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