Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rochester has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Rochester

Rock Climbing
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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

Rochester in May
Estimated package price
$93
2 travelers
Flight to Rochester
3 nights at hotel
Rochester in May
Estimated package price
$93
2 travelers
Flight to Rochester
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Rochester

Plane

When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 107 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Plane

When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 107 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Airports near Rochester

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Rochester

Lufthansa
Good (8,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,064 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,256 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,383 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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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 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Rochester by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester

Most booked hotels in Rochester

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Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 296 reviews)
$138+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 508 reviews)
$149+
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Country Inn & Suites Rochester-Pittsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1593 reviews)
$103+
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Rit Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.7, 949 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester - Marketplace By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, 615 reviews)
$117+
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Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1356 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% 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 Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% 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 Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Rochester

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Compact
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