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

Syracuse travel guide

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With a population of 145,170, Syracuse 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 Syracuse has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Syracuse

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lemon Grass - Syracuse (113 Walton St) and 317 at Montgomery Street (317 Montgomery Street) are great picks.

When to visit Syracuse

Syracuse in February
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Syracuse in February
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Syracuse in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Syracuse, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Syracuse

Plane

When flying to Syracuse, you’ll arrive at Syracuse Hancock Airport (SYR), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Syracuse include Azul, JetBlue and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Syracuse departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Syracuse. Located 2 miles from the city center, Syracuse is the busiest station in Syracuse. Another popular train station is Syracuse New York - State Fair, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Syracuse is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 193 miles from Syracuse. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Syracuse, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From Newark, the bus ride to Syracuse takes 270 miles and will cost you around $35. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 555 miles. The most popular bus station is Syracuse Schine Student Ctr - 210 Waverly Ave, located 0.9 miles from downtown Syracuse. Syracuse 2042 Erie Blvd E is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Syracuse, you’ll arrive at Syracuse Hancock Airport (SYR), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Syracuse include Azul, JetBlue and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Syracuse departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Syracuse. Located 2 miles from the city center, Syracuse is the busiest station in Syracuse. Another popular train station is Syracuse New York - State Fair, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Syracuse is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 193 miles from Syracuse. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Syracuse, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From Newark, the bus ride to Syracuse takes 270 miles and will cost you around $35. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 555 miles. The most popular bus station is Syracuse Schine Student Ctr - 210 Waverly Ave, located 0.9 miles from downtown Syracuse. Syracuse 2042 Erie Blvd E is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Syracuse

ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Syracuse

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,364 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,337 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,147 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,116 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,366 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,976 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Syracuse

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse North Airport Area and Candlewood Suites Syracuse-Airport By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Syracuse, with prices from $58 to $202 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Syracuse are about 86% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Syracuse by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Syracuse

Most booked hotels in Syracuse

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Sleep Inn & Suites Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 847 reviews)
$124+
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Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 677 reviews)
$164+
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Embassy Suites Syracuse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 661 reviews)
$168+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 535 reviews)
$158+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1662 reviews)
$63+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1071 reviews)
$190+
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Renting a car in Syracuse

Renting a car in Syracuse costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Syracuse is the Hertz branch at 1000 Col Eileen Collins Bl, which is 5 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, 11% more expensive than at Syracuse Hancock Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Syracuse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Syracuse is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Syracuse costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Syracuse is the Hertz branch at 1000 Col Eileen Collins Bl, which is 5 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, 11% more expensive than at Syracuse Hancock Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Syracuse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Syracuse is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Syracuse

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy
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