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The second largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more to see and do than most people believe. The Queen city, Nickel City and the City of good neighors, Buffalo has a rich history and landmarks including Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal and is home to the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills.
While Buffalo is known for her snowy winters, the summers are mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from around 20 °C to sometimes 35 °C. August and early September are generally warm and humid. The falls are usually crisp and clear with temperature between 5 and 15 °C. Winter's are generally cold and can be quite snowy. Proximity to Lake Erie can cause quite of bit of Lake Effect snow before the lake freezes.
Buffalo is home to the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF). About 20 airlines serve the airport, but no international flights exist. The main destinations are Detroit, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Orlando, Phoenix, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Baltimore and Cleveland.
The Maple Leaf, operated by Amtrak, travels between New York and Toronto, stopping in Buffalo as well.
Many international rental companies have a wide selection of rental cars and these include Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Budget and Alamo/National. Most companies will require you are at least 25 years of age, although younger people might be able to rent cars at slightly higher rates and with some insurance differences as well. A national driver's license is usually enough, but an additional international one is recommended. For more information about renting cheaper cars and campers, traffic rules and getting maps it is advised to check the USA Getting Around section.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel Buffalo Niagara | 667 Main Street | Hostel | 83 |
| Econolodge | 48 Freeman Rd. Williamsville, | Hotel | 77 |
See also: International Telephone Calls
The US Postal Service is very good and well priced mail system. There are post offices in every small and large town for sending packages internationally or domestically. If wanting to send a letter or postcard it is best just to leave it in a blue mail box with the proper postage. There are also private postal services like FedEx, UPS and DHL.
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