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.
Where to Eat in Ithaca
If you’re looking for affordable options, Coltivare - Ithaca (235 South Cayuga Street) and North Star Dining Room - Cornell University (186 Cradit Farm Dr North Campus, Appel Commons, Third floor) are great picks.
When to visit Ithaca
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″.
How to Get to Ithaca
Plane
When flying to Ithaca, you’ll arrive at Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ithaca include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Ithaca departs from New York and takes around 1h 11m.
Car
Another option to get to Ithaca is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Ithaca. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ithaca, including Megabus, OurBus and Trailways. The most popular bus station is Ithaca 130 E Seneca St, located 0.0 miles from downtown Ithaca. Ithaca 131 E Green St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Ithaca
Airlines serving Ithaca
Where to stay in Ithaca
Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Firelight Camps and Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ithaca
Most booked hotels in Ithaca
Renting a car in Ithaca
Renting a car in Ithaca costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Ithaca is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.