Batavia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Batavia
With a population of 15 465, Batavia is a must-see destination in New York State, United States.
When to visit Batavia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Batavia in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Batavia, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Batavia
Plane
Although Batavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Rochester Airport (ROC), which is located 44 km from Batavia. The shortest flight to Batavia from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 37h 51m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Batavia. The train journey from Batavia to Syracuse takes 2h 58m and costs around RM 137 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about RM 275 for a 8h 17m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Batavia is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 58 km from Batavia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Batavia, including FlixBus, Trailways and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Batavia takes 338 km and will cost you around RM 123. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 284 for a journey of 644 km. Batavia’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Batavia
Where to stay in Batavia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Batavia and Best Western Crown Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Batavia
Hiring a car in Batavia
Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Batavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.13 and RM 78.84. The most frequently booked car type in Batavia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.