Amherst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amherst

With a population of 122,366, Amherst 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 Amherst to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Amherst

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grapevine Restaurant (2545 Niagara Falls Blvd) and black & blue Steak and Crab - Buffalo (5493 Sheridan Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Amherst

Amherst in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amherst

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Amherst from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 5h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 8 miles from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Greyhound, OurBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Amherst takes 390 miles and will cost you around C$ 99. From Union City, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 540 miles.

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Amherst from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 5h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 8 miles from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Greyhound, OurBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Amherst takes 390 miles and will cost you around C$ 99. From Union City, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 540 miles.

Airports near Amherst

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Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,081 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amherst

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Buffalo Amherst and Comfort Inn University.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst

Most booked hotels in Amherst

Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
The Delavan Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
Sleep Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo-Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buffalo Amherst
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 128+

Renting a car in Amherst

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.