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 3 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 American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $121 for a 9h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 64 miles from Greece. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Greece takes 330 miles and will cost you around $70. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $195 for a journey of 1500 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 American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $121 for a 9h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 64 miles from Greece. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Greece takes 330 miles and will cost you around $70. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $195 for a journey of 1500 miles.

Airports near Greece

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Greece

Lufthansa
Good (7,944 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,642 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,758 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,959 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greece

Most booked hotels in Greece

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 349 reviews)
$146+
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Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 251 reviews)
$143+
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Country Inn & Suites Rochester-Pittsford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1592 reviews)
$89+
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Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1854 reviews)
$108+
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Friendly Motel
0 stars
Good (6.8, 10 reviews)
$96+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rochester
4 stars
Good (6.8, 326 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Greece

Renting a car in Greece costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Greece.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 $67 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Greece.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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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