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

New Paltz travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Paltz

With a population of 6,818, New Paltz is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Paltz deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in New Paltz

Independent Art Cinema
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When to visit New Paltz

New Paltz in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Paltz in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Paltz in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °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 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in New Paltz, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to New Paltz

Plane

Although New Paltz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 82 km from New Paltz. The shortest domestic flight to New Paltz departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to New Paltz is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 110 km from New Paltz. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although New Paltz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 82 km from New Paltz. The shortest domestic flight to New Paltz departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to New Paltz is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 110 km from New Paltz. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near New Paltz

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving New Paltz

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,561 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,169 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,469 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of New Paltz

Most booked hotels in New Paltz

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Hampton Inn by Hilton New Paltz
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1050 reviews)
$143+
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Minnewaska Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 371 reviews)
$272+
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Americas Best Value Inn New Paltz
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1232 reviews)
$114+
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New Paltz/Moondance Ridge Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 48 reviews)
$221+
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Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 16 reviews)
$1,361+
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Inness
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 16 reviews)
$960+
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Renting a car in New Paltz

Renting a car in New Paltz costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in New Paltz (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 New Paltz is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Paltz costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in New Paltz (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 New Paltz is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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