Cincinnati travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cincinnati
With a population of 296 943, Cincinnati is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cincinnati has to offer.
Where to Eat in Cincinnati
Central Business District is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Cincinnati. These include popular favourites such as Salazar (1401 Republic St), The Presidents Room at The Phoenix (812 Race Street) and Court Street Lobster Bar (28 W Court St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Cincinnati (7875 Montgomery Road) and Nicola's Ristorante (1420 Sycamore Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Mercer OTR (1324 Vine Street) and LaLo Chino-Latino (26 W Court St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cincinnati.
When to visit Cincinnati
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cincinnati in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cincinnati, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Cincinnati
Plane
Cincinnati is served by 2 airports: Cincinnati (LUK) and Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG). The closest to the city centre of Cincinnati is Cincinnati, which is located 8 km from the city centre. Further away is Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, 14 km from the centre of Cincinnati. The shortest flight to Cincinnati from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cincinnati. The train journey from Cincinnati to Chicago takes 8h 32m and costs around ₹ 7,592 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about ₹ 14,267 for a 14h 12m trip. The train station in Cincinnati is called Cincinnati Union Terminal, and is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cincinnati using FlixBus or Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Cincinnati takes 579 km and will cost you around ₹ 6,674. From Pittsburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 6,508 for a journey of 797 km. The most popular bus station is Cincinnati Univ of Cinc - 2815 Commons Way, located 3 km from the city centre of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Hughes Stem High School is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Cincinnati
Where to stay in Cincinnati
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown and Comfort Suites Cincinnati North. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cincinnati, with prices from ₹ 4,172 to ₹ 35,109 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cincinnati are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cincinnati
Most booked hotels in Cincinnati
Hiring a car in Cincinnati
Hiring a car in Cincinnati costs ₹ 2,933 per day, on average, or ₹ 11,730 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Cincinnati is the Hertz branch at 3057 Terminal Drive, which is 13 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Cincinnati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Cincinnati is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.