Catskill travel guide

Catskill Tourism | Catskill Guide

You're Going to Love Catskill

With a population of 4,081, Catskill is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catskill has to offer.

When to visit Catskill

Catskill in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catskill in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Catskill

Plane

Although Catskill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 37 miles from Catskill. New York LaGuardia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Catskill departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Catskill. The train journey from Catskill to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $163 for a 16h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catskill is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 101 miles from Catskill. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catskill, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Catskill takes 170 miles and will cost you around $33. From Boston, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 310 miles. Catskill’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Catskill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 37 miles from Catskill. New York LaGuardia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Catskill departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Catskill. The train journey from Catskill to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $163 for a 16h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catskill is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 101 miles from Catskill. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catskill, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Catskill takes 170 miles and will cost you around $33. From Boston, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 310 miles. Catskill’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Catskill

Lufthansa
Good (6,963 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,323 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,716 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,572 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,897 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,748 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,427 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,616 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,024 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,328 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,267 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,825 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,833 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,184 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Catskill

Most booked hotels in Catskill

The Kaaterskill
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 153 reviews)
$378+
Nest Hudson
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 244 reviews)
$152+
The Wick, Hudson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 186 reviews)
$221+
Wm. Farmer and Sons
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 51 reviews)
$225+
Willow Pond Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 130 reviews)
$148+
Hudson Mariner
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 80 reviews)
$195+

Renting a car in Catskill

Renting a car in Catskill costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Catskill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catskill, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Catskill costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Catskill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catskill, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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