Batavia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Batavia
With a population of 15,465, Batavia is a must-see destination in New York State, United States.
When to visit Batavia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Batavia in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Batavia, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Batavia
Plane
Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 27 miles from Batavia. The shortest flight to Batavia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 42m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about £46 for a 8h 17m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 36 miles from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in Buffalo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Batavia takes 400 miles and will cost you around £57. From Detroit, the ticket costs about £77 for a journey of 555 miles. Batavia’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Batavia
Where to stay in Batavia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia and Best Western Crown Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia
Most booked hotels in Batavia
Hiring a car in Batavia
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Batavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.96 and £13.28. 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 car hire (GMC Terrain or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.