Hudson travel guide

Hudson Tourism | Hudson Guide

You're Going to Love Hudson

With a population of 6,713, Hudson is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hudson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hudson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Helsinki Hudson (405 Columbia Street) and Vico Restaurant and Bar (136 Warren Street) are great picks.

When to visit Hudson

Hudson in January
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hudson in January
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hudson in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hudson, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Hudson

Plane

Although Hudson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 34 miles from Hudson. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hudson departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hudson. The train journey from Hudson to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip. The train station in Hudson is called Hudson, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hudson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 104 miles from Hudson. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hudson, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Hudson takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Hudson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 34 miles from Hudson. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hudson departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hudson. The train journey from Hudson to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip. The train station in Hudson is called Hudson, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hudson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 104 miles from Hudson. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hudson, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Hudson takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airlines serving Hudson

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hudson

Most booked hotels in Hudson

The Kaaterskill
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 154 reviews)
$378+
Nest Hudson
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 248 reviews)
$177+
Wm. Farmer and Sons
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 58 reviews)
$245+
The Wick, Hudson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 186 reviews)
$249+
Willow Pond Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 135 reviews)
$166+
Hudson Mariner
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 81 reviews)
$195+

Renting a car in Hudson

Renting a car in Hudson costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 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, 22% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hudson (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 Hudson is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hudson costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 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, 22% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hudson (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 Hudson is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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