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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 29,752, Rochester is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, 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.

Where to Eat in Rochester

If you’re looking for affordable options, 110 Grill – Rochester, New Hampshire (120 Marketplace Blvd) and Spaulding Steak & Ale Restaurant (78 Wakefield St) are great picks.

When to visit Rochester

Rochester in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rochester

Plane

Although Rochester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 35 miles from Rochester. Boston Logan Airport 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 Rochester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rochester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rochester to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 65 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Rochester takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Rochester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 35 miles from Rochester. Boston Logan Airport 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 Rochester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rochester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rochester to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 65 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Rochester takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Rochester

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Rochester

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Delta
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 416 reviews)
$137+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Dover
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 232 reviews)
$165+
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Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 574 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn Dover
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 292 reviews)
$162+
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Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh)
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 227 reviews)
$165+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dover
2 stars
Good (7.2, 377 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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