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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Corning to see all of its attractions.

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 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Allegiant Air, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Dayton and takes around 27h 54m.

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 Sixt, 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 Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Dayton and takes around 27h 54m.

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 Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Corning

Lufthansa
Good (6,939 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,710 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,911 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,749 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,615 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,197 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,751 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,059 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,281 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (944 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 (8.9, 504 reviews)
$159+
Staybridge Suites Corning
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 677 reviews)
$126+
Fairfield Inn Corning Riverside
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 264 reviews)
$96+
Holiday Inn Express Corning - Painted Post
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 330 reviews)
$96+
Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 287 reviews)
$127+
Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 30 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Corning

Renting a car in Corning costs $79 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Corning is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Corning costs $79 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Corning is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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