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

Syracuse travel guide

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You're Going to Love Syracuse

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, Oh My Darling (321 S Salina St) and Jammer’s Sports Bar & Restaurant (3535 Walters Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Syracuse

Syracuse in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Syracuse in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Syracuse departs from Boston and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Syracuse. The train journey from Syracuse to Buffalo takes 2h 27m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $55 for a 5h 39m trip. 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 Trailways, OurBus and FlixBus. 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 American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Syracuse departs from Boston and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Syracuse. The train journey from Syracuse to Buffalo takes 2h 27m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $55 for a 5h 39m trip. 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 Trailways, OurBus and FlixBus. 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

ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Syracuse

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,085 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,409 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in Syracuse

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Syracuse-Airport By IHG and Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse Dewitt.

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 Syracuse Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 884 reviews)
$95+
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Marriott Syracuse Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 694 reviews)
$157+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 670 reviews)
$158+
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Embassy Suites Syracuse Destiny USA
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1084 reviews)
$171+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse
4 stars
Excellent (8, 547 reviews)
$130+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Liverpool/Syracuse North Airport
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1714 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Syracuse

Renting a car in Syracuse costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Syracuse.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Syracuse costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Syracuse.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Syracuse

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact SUV

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy
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