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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Tonawanda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tonawanda

With a population of 15 130, Tonawanda is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tonawanda has to offer.

When to visit Tonawanda

Tonawanda in April
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tonawanda in April
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tonawanda

Plane

When flying to Tonawanda, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tonawanda include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Tonawanda departs from New York and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tonawanda. The train journey from Tonawanda to Syracuse takes 2h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tonawanda is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 15 km from Tonawanda. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Plane

When flying to Tonawanda, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tonawanda include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Tonawanda departs from New York and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tonawanda. The train journey from Tonawanda to Syracuse takes 2h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tonawanda is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 15 km from Tonawanda. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Buffalo.

Airports near Tonawanda

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Tonawanda

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tonawanda

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Tonawanda/Buffalo and CenterWay Hotel Buffalo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tonawanda

Most booked hotels in Tonawanda

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Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 364 reviews)
$125+
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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 350 reviews)
$122+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo - Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 348 reviews)
$129+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8, 986 reviews)
$64+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tonawanda - Buffalo Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 375 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo-Airport By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.9, 697 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Tonawanda

Renting a car in Tonawanda costs $40 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Tonawanda.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Tonawanda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Tonawanda is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tonawanda costs $40 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Tonawanda.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Tonawanda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Tonawanda is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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