With a population of 15,465, Batavia is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Batavia to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Batavia in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Batavia, with an average rainfall of 2″.
Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 27 miles from Batavia. Buffalo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Batavia departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 32m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $58 for a 8h 17m trip.
Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 200 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Pittsburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including FlixBus, Trailways and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Batavia takes 400 miles and will cost you around $30. From Boston, the ticket costs about $156 for a journey of 625 miles. Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia and Best Western Crown Inn & Suites.
Renting a car in Batavia costs $56 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Batavia.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Batavia (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 Batavia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.