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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Poughkeepsie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Poughkeepsie

With a population of 32,736, Poughkeepsie is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Poughkeepsie has to offer.

When to visit Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poughkeepsie in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Poughkeepsie 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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Poughkeepsie, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Poughkeepsie

Plane

Although Poughkeepsie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 45 miles from Poughkeepsie. White Plains Westchester County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Poughkeepsie departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Poughkeepsie, followed by Acela. The train journey from Poughkeepsie to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m trip. The train station in Poughkeepsie is called Poughkeepsie, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Poughkeepsie is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 65 miles from Poughkeepsie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poughkeepsie, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Poughkeepsie takes 90 miles and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Poughkeepsie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 45 miles from Poughkeepsie. White Plains Westchester County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Poughkeepsie departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Poughkeepsie, followed by Acela. The train journey from Poughkeepsie to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m trip. The train station in Poughkeepsie is called Poughkeepsie, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Poughkeepsie is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 65 miles from Poughkeepsie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poughkeepsie, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Poughkeepsie takes 90 miles and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Poughkeepsie

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
BDLHartford Bradley Intl

Airlines serving Poughkeepsie

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poughkeepsie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie and Red Roof Plus+ Poughkeepsie.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poughkeepsie

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Inn at Bellefield / Hyde Park
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 107 reviews)
$169+
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Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1050 reviews)
$111+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 418 reviews)
$103+
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Hyatt House Fishkill-Poughkeepsie
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 563 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 534 reviews)
$96+
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Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 358 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Poughkeepsie

Renting a car in Poughkeepsie costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Poughkeepsie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Poughkeepsie is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Poughkeepsie costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Poughkeepsie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Poughkeepsie is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Poughkeepsie

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

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