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

Ithaca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ithaca

With a population of 30 014, Ithaca is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ithaca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Ithaca

If you’re looking for affordable options, Monks on the Commons (120 S. Aurora St) and Taverna Banfi (130 Statler Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Ithaca

Ithaca in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ithaca in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ithaca in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ithaca, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Ithaca

Plane

When flying to Ithaca, you’ll arrive at Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ithaca include United Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ithaca departs from New York and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ithaca is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 280 km from Ithaca. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Ithaca, you’ll arrive at Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ithaca include United Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ithaca departs from New York and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ithaca is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 280 km from Ithaca. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Ithaca

ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Ithaca

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,491 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,072 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ithaca

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca and Best Western University Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ithaca, with prices from $25 to $365 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ithaca are about 218% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Ithaca by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Ithaca

Most booked hotels in Ithaca

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Quinta Rosa Estate
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 85 reviews)
$243+
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The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
4 stars
Excellent (9, 547 reviews)
$266+
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Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 368 reviews)
$197+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 804 reviews)
$133+
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Hotel Ithaca
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1872 reviews)
$153+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1478 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Ithaca

Renting a car in Ithaca costs $87 per day, on average, or $175 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ithaca.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ithaca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ithaca is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ithaca costs $87 per day, on average, or $175 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ithaca.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ithaca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ithaca is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Ithaca

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$51/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$51/day

Economy
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