Rochester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rochester
With a population of 210 565, Rochester 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 Rochester has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Rochester
Where to Eat in Rochester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Next Door by Wegmans (3220 Monroe Avenue) and Fiamma Centro (4 Elton St) are great picks.
When to visit Rochester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rochester 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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rochester, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Rochester
Plane
When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 48m.
Car
Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 66 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Ace, among others, in Buffalo.
Airlines serving Rochester
Where to stay in Rochester
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Rochester Henrietta University Area and Holiday Inn Express Rochester Ne - Irondequoit By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Rochester, with prices from $36 to $2,511 per night. Central Business District is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Rochester are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester
Most booked hotels in Rochester
Renting a car in Rochester
Renting a car in Rochester costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rochester is the Hertz branch at 1200 Brooks Avenue, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Rochester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.