Introduction
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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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star 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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, Delta and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rochester. The train journey from Rochester to New York takes 6h 55m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $131 for a 10h 26m trip. The train station in Rochester is called Rochester, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

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 Avis and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including Greyhound, Trailways and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Rochester takes 330 miles and will cost you around $71. From Memphis, the ticket costs about $259 for a journey of 2490 miles. The most popular bus station is Rochester Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, located 4 miles from downtown Rochester. Rochester Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

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 Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rochester. The train journey from Rochester to New York takes 6h 55m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $131 for a 10h 26m trip. The train station in Rochester is called Rochester, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

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 Avis and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including Greyhound, Trailways and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Rochester takes 330 miles and will cost you around $71. From Memphis, the ticket costs about $259 for a journey of 2490 miles. The most popular bus station is Rochester Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, located 4 miles from downtown Rochester. Rochester Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Rochester

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Rochester

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,644 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,499 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rochester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport and Comfort Suites Rochester Henrietta University Area. 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 15% 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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The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 181 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 488 reviews)
$109+
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Country Inn & Suites Rochester-Pittsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1547 reviews)
$73+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rochester West/Greece
3 stars
Good (7.9, 498 reviews)
$114+
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Hyatt Regency Rochester
3 stars
Good (7, 669 reviews)
$116+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Rochester - Greece
2 stars
Good (6.3, 803 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $73 per day, on average, or $292 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 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Greater Rochester Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $73 per day, on average, or $292 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 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Greater Rochester Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Best car rental deals in Rochester

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$33/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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