Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 174
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amherst from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 36h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train journey from Amherst to Rochester takes 1h 30m and costs around S$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about S$ 78 for a 8h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 12 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.

Plane

When flying to Amherst, you’ll arrive at Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amherst from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 36h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train journey from Amherst to Rochester takes 1h 30m and costs around S$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about S$ 78 for a 8h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 12 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.

Airports near Amherst

BUFBuffalo
ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
ERIErie

Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amherst

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst

Most booked hotels in Amherst

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Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 221+
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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 229+
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Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 231+
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Sleep Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo-Airport By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 169+
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Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
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Hiring a car in Amherst

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 per litre in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.42 and S$ 19.22. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 per litre in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.42 and S$ 19.22. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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