Corning travel guide
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You're Going to Love Corning
With a population of 11,183, Corning is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Corning to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Corning
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cellar - Corning (21 W. Market Street) and Three Birds Restaurant Corning (73 E Market St) are great picks.
When to visit Corning
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Corning in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Corning, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Corning
Plane
When flying to Corning, you’ll arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corning include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Corning departs from Raleigh and takes around 4h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Corning is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Corning. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Corning’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airports near Corning
Airlines serving Corning
Where to stay in Corning
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn Corning Riverside and Quality Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Corning
Most booked hotels in Corning
Renting a car in Corning
Renting a car in Corning costs $94 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Corning (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Corning, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.