Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Grand Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Island

With a population of 20,813, Grand Island is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grand Island has to offer.

When to visit Grand Island

Grand Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grand Island

Plane

When flying to Grand Island, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Island include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Island departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Island. The train journey from Grand Island to Syracuse takes 2h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Island is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 10 miles from Grand Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Plane

When flying to Grand Island, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Island include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Island departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Island. The train journey from Grand Island to Syracuse takes 2h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Island is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 10 miles from Grand Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Airports near Grand Island

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Grand Island

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Island

Most booked hotels in Grand Island

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South Bridge Bed And Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (9.8, 95 reviews)
$292+
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Holiday Inn Express Grand Island - Niagara Falls By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 813 reviews)
$63+
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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4793 reviews)
$110+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2986 reviews)
$96+
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Sheraton Niagara Falls
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3037 reviews)
$96+
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Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1648 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Grand Island

Renting a car in Grand Island costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Island.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Grand Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Grand Island costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Island.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Grand Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.