White Plains travel guide

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You're Going to Love White Plains

With a population of 56,853, White Plains is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. White Plains deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in White Plains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mulino's (99 Court St.) and Sam's of Gedney Way (50 Gedney Way) are great picks.

When to visit White Plains

White Plains in March
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
White Plains in March
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to White Plains

Plane

When flying to White Plains, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to White Plains.

Car

Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 0.6 miles from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to White Plains, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to White Plains departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to White Plains.

Car

Another option to get to White Plains is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from White Plains. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to White Plains, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to White Plains takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is White Plains Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave, located 0.6 miles from downtown White Plains. White Plains Westchester & Kensico is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near White Plains

Airlines serving White Plains

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in White Plains

Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of White Plains

Most booked hotels in White Plains

Castle Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 473 reviews)
$250+
Hilton Garden Inn Westchester Dobbs Ferry, NY
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 523 reviews)
$184+
Hyatt House White Plains
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 458 reviews)
$189+
Residence Inn by Marriott White Plains Westchester County
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 170 reviews)
$236+
The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 61 reviews)
$365+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1094 reviews)
$235+

Renting a car in White Plains

Renting a car in White Plains costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in White Plains is the Hertz branch at 240 Airport Rd St 104, which is 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in White Plains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in White Plains is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in White Plains costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in White Plains is the Hertz branch at 240 Airport Rd St 104, which is 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in White Plains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in White Plains is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.