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

Utica travel guide

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You're Going to Love Utica

With a population of 62,235, Utica is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Utica deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Utica

Utica Zoo
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Animals & Wildlife

Where to Eat in Utica

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tailor and the Cook (94 Genesse Street) and 72 Tavern & Grill (400 Oriskany St. W.) are great picks.

When to visit Utica

Utica in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Utica in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Utica in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Utica, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Utica

Plane

When flying to Utica, you’ll arrive at Rome Griffiss Intl (RME), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Utica is called Utica, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Utica is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Utica. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Utica, you’ll arrive at Rome Griffiss Intl (RME), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Utica is called Utica, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Utica is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Utica. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Utica

ALBAlbany Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Utica

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,254 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,204 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Utica

Most booked hotels in Utica

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 420 reviews)
$156+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Utica
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 233 reviews)
$165+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Utica
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 344 reviews)
$170+
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Hampton Inn And Suites New Hartford/Utica
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 236 reviews)
$173+
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Hampton Inn Rome
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 319 reviews)
$156+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rome NY
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 41 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Utica

Renting a car in Utica costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Utica (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 Utica is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Utica costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Utica (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 Utica is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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