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, Emma's Ale House (68 Gedney Way) and Mulino's (99 Court St.) are great picks.

When to visit White Plains

White Plains in February
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
White Plains in February
Estimated hotel price
$201
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to White Plains include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to White Plains. The train journey from White Plains to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to White Plains include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to White Plains. The train journey from White Plains to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 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 (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in White Plains

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in White Plains by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of White Plains

Most booked hotels in White Plains

Cambria Hotel White Plains - Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 427 reviews)
$237+
Westchester Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 481 reviews)
$216+
Residence Inn by Marriott White Plains Westchester County
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 263 reviews)
$223+
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1605 reviews)
$214+
Hyatt House White Plains
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1146 reviews)
$205+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 901 reviews)
$249+

Renting a car in White Plains

Renting a car in White Plains costs $84 per day, on average, or $251 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in White Plains costs $84 per day, on average, or $251 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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