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 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greece include American Airlines, Delta and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greece. The train journey from Greece to New York takes 6h 55m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 10h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 103 km from Greece. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From Syracuse, the bus ride to Greece takes 161 km and will cost you around $45. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 531 km.

Plane

When flying to Greece, you’ll arrive at Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greece include American Airlines, Delta and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Greece departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greece. The train journey from Greece to New York takes 6h 55m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 10h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greece is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 103 km from Greece. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greece, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From Syracuse, the bus ride to Greece takes 161 km and will cost you around $45. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 531 km.

Airports near Greece

BUFBuffalo
ROCGreater Rochester Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Greece

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,692 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,102 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,783 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,127 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greece

Most booked hotels in Greece

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Staybridge Suites Rochester University By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 758 reviews)
$138+
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The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 184 reviews)
$156+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rochester West/Greece
3 stars
Good (7.8, 503 reviews)
$110+
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Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1824 reviews)
$83+
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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, 317 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Greece

Renting a car in Greece costs $42 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Greece.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 $42 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Greece.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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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