Car Rentals
Car Rentals in Buffalo
Renting a car for an event in Buffalo? This page covers the 2 airports that serve the city and how far each is from downtown, the nearest airport to 8 of its busiest venues, the stadium parking we sell, and what is on. The car itself is booked on Expedia, which compares the rental companies at the airport you choose.
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Buffalo: the airport closest to downtown is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 13 km (8 mi) from the city centre; IAG is 25 km (16 mi).
Where to pick up a car in Buffalo
Airport rental counters keep the longest hours, so the airport you land at is usually the place to collect the car. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.
| Airport | Code | From the city centre |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Niagara Falls International Airport | IAG | 25 km (16 mi) |
Airport to venue: the drive
The busiest venues in and around Buffalo, each with the airport nearest to it. A stadium in the suburbs is often closer to a different airport than downtown is.
| Venue | Nearest airport |
|---|---|
| Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | BUF, 14 km (9 mi) |
| 710 Main Theatre | BUF, 13 km (8 mi) |
| KeyBank Center | BUF, 14 km (9 mi) |
| Sahlen Field | BUF, 13 km (8 mi) |
| Sheas Performing Arts Center | BUF, 13 km (8 mi) |
| Smith Theatre | BUF, 13 km (8 mi) |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | BUF, 13 km (8 mi) |
| West Herr Riviera Theatre | IAG, 11 km (7 mi) |
Driving to a game? Book the parking
Stadium lots fill up for big games. These parking passes are on sale on StubOrder, game by game.
Do you need a car in Buffalo?
It depends on where you are going. Our Buffalo travel guide covers transit, driving and which venues are easy to reach without a car.
Upcoming Buffalo events
Jerrod Carmichael
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Comedy Improv Night
Road Less Traveled Theater, Buffalo, New York
Jupiter String Quartet
University Of Buffalo Lippes Concert Hall, Buffalo, New York
76th Street
Rec Room - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
From about $33.00View TicketsMs. Renee
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
From about $60.00View TicketsMobile Shakespeare Lab: Macbeth
Katharine Cornell Theatre At University at Buffalo Center For The Arts, Buffalo, New York
From about $41.00View TicketsBat Boy
Smith Theatre, Buffalo, New York
From about $66.00View Tickets
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a car on StubOrder?
Not directly. Car rentals are booked on Expedia through the link on this page, and StubOrder may earn a commission when you do. Your event tickets are always a separate purchase.
Can I buy parking for Highmark Stadium?
Yes. Parking passes for games at Highmark Stadium are on sale on StubOrder, listed game by game on its parking page.
Which airport is nearest Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo?
BUF, 14 km (9 mi) away in a straight line. The table above has the nearest airport for the other big venues in Buffalo.
Which airport is closest to downtown Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 13 km (8 mi) from the city centre in a straight line; IAG is 25 km (16 mi).
