Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Greece travel guide

Greece Tourism | Greece Guide

You're Going to Love Greece

With a population of 14,519, Greece is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Greece has to offer.

When to visit Greece

Greece in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greece in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Greece

Plane

When flying to Greece, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greece include Air France, Aeromexico and Royal Air Maroc. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greece. The train journey from Greece to New York takes 6h 58m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $90 for a 10h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Rochester, which is about 5 miles from Greece. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Rochester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including Trailways, OurBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Greece takes 330 miles and will cost you around $70. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 490 miles.

Plane

When flying to Greece, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greece include Air France, Aeromexico and Royal Air Maroc. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greece. The train journey from Greece to New York takes 6h 58m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $90 for a 10h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Rochester, which is about 5 miles from Greece. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Rochester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including Trailways, OurBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Greece takes 330 miles and will cost you around $70. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 490 miles.

Airports near Greece

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Greece

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,243 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greece

Most booked hotels in Greece

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The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 177 reviews)
$151+
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Country Inn & Suites Rochester-Pittsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1533 reviews)
$110+
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Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1326 reviews)
$101+
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Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1811 reviews)
$112+
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Friendly Motel
0 stars
Good (6.8, 10 reviews)
$96+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.1, 1295 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Greece

Renting a car in Greece costs $75 per day, on average, or $300 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Greater Rochester Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Greece (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. The most frequently booked car type in Greece is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Greece costs $75 per day, on average, or $300 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Greater Rochester Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Greece (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. The most frequently booked car type in Greece is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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