Syracuse travel guide
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You're Going to Love Syracuse
With a population of 145,170, Syracuse is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Syracuse deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Syracuse
If you’re looking for affordable options, Citronelle-Syracuse (113 Walton St) and Aster Pantry & Parlor (116 Walton St) are great picks.
When to visit Syracuse
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Syracuse in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Syracuse, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Syracuse
Plane
When flying to Syracuse, you’ll arrive at Syracuse Hancock Airport (SYR), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Syracuse include Azul, JetBlue and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Syracuse departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Syracuse. The train journey from Syracuse to Buffalo takes 2h 29m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about $56 for a 5h 38m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Syracuse is the busiest station in Syracuse. Another popular train station is Syracuse New York - State Fair, located 4 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Syracuse is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 193 miles from Syracuse. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Syracuse, including Trailways, OurBus and FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Syracuse Schine Student Ctr - 210 Waverly Ave, located 0.9 miles from downtown Syracuse. Syracuse 2042 Erie Blvd E is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airports near Syracuse
Airlines serving Syracuse
Where to stay in popular areas of Syracuse
Most booked hotels in Syracuse
Renting a car in Syracuse
Renting a car in Syracuse costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Syracuse is the Hertz branch at 1000 Col Eileen Collins Bl, which is 5 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Syracuse Hancock Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Syracuse (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 Syracuse is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Syracuse
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$26/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day