Utica travel guide

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You're Going to Love Utica

With a population of 62,235, Utica 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 Utica to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Utica

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tailor and the Cook (94 Genesse Street) and 72 Tavern & Grill (400 Oriskany St. W.) are great picks.

When to visit Utica

Utica in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Utica in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Utica in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Utica, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Utica

Plane

When flying to Utica, you’ll arrive at Rome Griffiss Intl (RME), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Utica is called Utica, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Utica is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Utica. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Utica, you’ll arrive at Rome Griffiss Intl (RME), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Utica is called Utica, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Utica is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Utica. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Utica

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (722 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,601 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Utica

Most booked hotels in Utica

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New Hartford
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 84 reviews)
$147+
Hampton Inn And Suites New Hartford/Utica
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 136 reviews)
$181+
Home2 Suites By Hilton Utica, Ny
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 293 reviews)
$158+
Hampton Inn Rome
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 229 reviews)
$170+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 211 reviews)
$181+
Burrstone Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 698 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Utica

Renting a car in Utica costs $64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Utica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Utica is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Utica costs $64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Utica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Utica is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.