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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amherst has to offer.

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
AED 499
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 499
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 282 km and will cost you around AED 143. From New York, the ticket costs about AED 261 for a journey of 628 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Amherst takes 282 km and will cost you around AED 143. From New York, the ticket costs about AED 261 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Amherst

BUFBuffalo
ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
IAGNiagara Falls

Airlines serving Amherst

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 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

Hiring a car in Amherst

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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