White Plains travel guide

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You're Going to Love White Plains

With a population of 56,853, White Plains 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 White Plains has to offer.

Where to Eat in White Plains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mulino's (99 Court St.) and Sam's of Gedney Way (50 Gedney Way) are great picks.

When to visit White Plains

White Plains in March
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
White Plains in March
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to White Plains

Plane

When flying to White Plains, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving White Plains, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from White Plains to Trenton takes 0h 52m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 90 miles. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 0.6 miles from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to White Plains, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving White Plains, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from White Plains to Trenton takes 0h 52m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 90 miles. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 0.6 miles from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near White Plains

Airlines serving White Plains

Lufthansa
Good (7,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,345 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,831 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,684 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,135 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,302 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,294 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (860 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,151 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,883 reviews)
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Where to stay in White Plains

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of White Plains

Most booked hotels in White Plains

Cambria Hotel White Plains - Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 424 reviews)
$240+
The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 100 reviews)
$365+
Hyatt House White Plains
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1097 reviews)
$196+
Castle Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 549 reviews)
$286+
Residence Inn by Marriott White Plains Westchester County
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 249 reviews)
$207+
Baymont by Wyndham White Plains - Elmsford
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1498 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in White Plains

Renting a car in White Plains costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Thrifty and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in White Plains is the Budget branch at 240 Airport Rd, Departure Bldg, which is 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in White Plains (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 White Plains is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat 500X or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in White Plains costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Thrifty and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in White Plains is the Budget branch at 240 Airport Rd, Departure Bldg, which is 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in White Plains (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 White Plains is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat 500X or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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