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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
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 44 km from Batavia.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 42m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $95 for a 8h 17m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including Trailways, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Batavia takes 644 km and will cost you around $51. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 1296 km. Batavia’s bus station is located 2.2 km 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
Hiring a car in Batavia
Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19.