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. White Plains deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving White Plains, followed by Acela. The train journey from White Plains to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 36 km from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 1.0 km from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to White Plains, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving White Plains, followed by Acela. The train journey from White Plains to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 36 km from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 1.0 km from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.

Airports near White Plains

Airlines serving White Plains

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in White Plains

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $368 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of White Plains

Most booked hotels in White Plains

Castle Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 469 reviews)
$229+
Hilton Garden Inn Westchester Dobbs Ferry, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 528 reviews)
$188+
Hyatt House White Plains
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 455 reviews)
$188+
Residence Inn by Marriott White Plains Westchester County
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 174 reviews)
$247+
The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 61 reviews)
$368+
Cambria Hotel White Plains - Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 130 reviews)
$291+

Renting a car in White Plains

Renting a car in White Plains costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz 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 6 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in White Plains is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in White Plains costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz 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 6 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in White Plains is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.