With a population of 195,976, Yonkers is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yonkers deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Bella Havana (35 Main Street) and Salsa Bembe (811 McLean Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yonkers in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Yonkers, with an average rainfall of 3″.
When flying to Yonkers, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 17 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yonkers departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 58m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Yonkers, followed by Acela. The train station in Yonkers is called Yonkers, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Yonkers is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 km from Yonkers. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Yonkers, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Yonkers takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 145 km.
Renting a car in Yonkers costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Yonkers is the Hertz branch at 165 Tuckahoe Road, which is 4 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Yonkers (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Yonkers, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.