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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lockport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lockport

With a population of 21,165, Lockport is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Lockport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lockport

Lockport in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lockport in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lockport in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lockport, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Lockport

Plane

When flying to Lockport, you’ll arrive at Niagara Falls (IAG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lockport departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lockport. The train journey from Lockport to Rochester takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lockport is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 22 miles from Lockport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lockport, including Greyhound, Trailways and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lockport takes 390 miles and will cost you around $70. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 555 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lockport, you’ll arrive at Niagara Falls (IAG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lockport departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lockport. The train journey from Lockport to Rochester takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lockport is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 22 miles from Lockport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lockport, including Greyhound, Trailways and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lockport takes 390 miles and will cost you around $70. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 555 miles.

Airports near Lockport

BUFBuffalo
ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
IAGNiagara Falls

Airlines serving Lockport

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Delta
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lockport

Most booked hotels in Lockport

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Lockport Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 636 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express Buffalo Ne - Lockport
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 179 reviews)
$118+
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Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1043 reviews)
$173+
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Sleep Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 874 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn Lockport - Buffalo
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 283 reviews)
$124+
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Garden Place Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2332 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Lockport

Renting a car in Lockport costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Lockport.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lockport (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 Lockport is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lockport costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Lockport.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lockport (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 Lockport is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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