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 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.
Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 44 km from Batavia. The shortest flight to Batavia from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 5h 35m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Rensselaer takes 5h 32m and costs around C$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 79 for a 8h 17m trip.
Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 58 km from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including FlixBus, Trailways and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Batavia takes 644 km and will cost you around C$ 41. From Boston, the ticket costs about C$ 213 for a journey of 1006 km. Batavia’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the downtown.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia and Best Western Crown Inn & Suites.
Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Batavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68.