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

Greece travel guide

Greece Tourism | Greece Guide

You're Going to Love Greece

With a population of 14.519, Greece is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Greece has to offer.

When to visit Greece

Greece in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greece in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Greece

Plane

When flying to Greece, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greece include American Airlines, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greece. The train journey from Greece to New York takes 6h 55m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $75 for a 10h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 103 km from Greece. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including Trailways, OurBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Greece takes 531 km and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 789 km.

Plane

When flying to Greece, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greece include American Airlines, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greece. The train journey from Greece to New York takes 6h 55m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $75 for a 10h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 103 km from Greece. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including Trailways, OurBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Greece takes 531 km and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Greece

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Greece

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greece

Most booked hotels in Greece

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The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 179 reviews)
$151+
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Country Inn & Suites Rochester-Pittsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1546 reviews)
$73+
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Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1335 reviews)
$80+
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Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
3 stars
Good (7, 1815 reviews)
$89+
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Friendly Motel
0 stars
Good (6.8, 10 reviews)
$96+
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Quality Inn Rochester West
2 stars
Good (6.1, 1309 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Greece

Renting a car in Greece costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Greece.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Greece (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Greece is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Greece costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Greece.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Greece (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Greece is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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