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

Schenectady travel guide

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You're Going to Love Schenectady

With a population of 66,135, Schenectady 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 Schenectady has to offer.

Where to Eat in Schenectady

If you’re looking for affordable options, Duke's Chophouse (1 Rush St) and The Ritz On Union (1720 union street) are great picks.

When to visit Schenectady

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

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Schenectady in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Schenectady, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Schenectady

Plane

When flying to Schenectady, you’ll arrive at Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Schenectady include American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Schenectady departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schenectady. The train journey from Schenectady to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Schenectady is called Schenectady, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Schenectady is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 229 km from Schenectady. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schenectady, including Trailways, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Schenectady’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Schenectady, you’ll arrive at Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Schenectady include American Airlines, Southwest and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Schenectady departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schenectady. The train journey from Schenectady to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Schenectady is called Schenectady, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Schenectady is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 229 km from Schenectady. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schenectady, including Trailways, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Schenectady’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Schenectady

RUTRutland
SWFNew Windsor Stewart
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Schenectady

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 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 (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Schenectady

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia and Super 8 by Wyndham Schenectady/Albany Area.

Most popular hotel in Schenectady by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Schenectady

Most booked hotels in Schenectady

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Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 488 reviews)
$83+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport Area - Latham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 872 reviews)
$88+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 264 reviews)
$124+
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The Landing Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 13 reviews)
$96+
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Quality Inn Schenectady - Albany
2 stars
Good (7.6, 480 reviews)
$66+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 306 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Schenectady

Renting a car in Schenectady costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Schenectady.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Schenectady (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Schenectady is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Schenectady costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Schenectady.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Schenectady (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Schenectady is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Schenectady

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

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