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IrvingtonIrvington-on-Hudson
Skip Irvington as a base: no hotel in the village. Come as a half-day from Tarrytown or Dobbs Ferry, or a Metro-North stop on the Hudson line.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy trail sections)
- Airports
- HPN · JFK · LGA · EWR
- Nights
- 0 (day trip)
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- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Irvington is a small Hudson River village in Westchester County, about 30 minutes by express train from Grand Central. It has a walkable Main Street, a riverfront park and a stretch of the Old Croton Aqueduct trail, but no overnight lodging inside the village. Treat it as a half-day stop or a lunch-and-walk break between Tarrytown and Dobbs Ferry, and sleep in a neighbouring town.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Irvington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime, well-lit commuter village.
- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains (Closest airport, about 30 min by car).
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable: Main Street, the station and Scenic Hudson Park are within about 15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$20–40
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or lunch plate$10–18
- BeerBeer or glass of wine$7–15
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi or rideshare, Irvington to Tarrytown$10–18
- Metro or bus rideMetro-North peak one-way to Grand Central$11–12
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed nearby, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, Tarrytown or Dobbs Ferry, a night, per roomUS$200
- High-end bedMid-range double room, Tarrytown or Dobbs Ferry, a night, per roomUS$320
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$55 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains (Closest airport, about 30 min by car) · JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min by car or train plus transfer) · LGA LaGuardia (About 1 h–1 h 30 min by car) · EWR Newark Liberty International (Longest of the three; allow 1 h 30 min+)
Weather and climate
Irvington: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C39°F
−5°C23°F
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Feb
5°C41°F
−4°C25°F
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Mar
10°C50°F
0°C32°F
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Apr
17°C63°F
6°C43°F
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May
22°C72°F
11°C52°F
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Jun
27°C81°F
16°C61°F
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Jul
29°C84°F
19°C66°F
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Aug
28°C82°F
18°C64°F
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Sep
24°C75°F
14°C57°F
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Oct
18°C64°F
8°C46°F
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Nov
12°C54°F
3°C37°F
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Dec
6°C43°F
−2°C28°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village centre is walkable: Main Street, the station and Scenic Hudson Park are within about 15 minutes on foot. Metro-North Hudson line serves Irvington station; buy tickets at the station or machine, as on-board fares carry a surcharge. Bee-Line buses connect to White Plains and other county towns. A car helps for the aqueduct trailheads and neighbouring villages.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 10–20 min
Metro-North Hudson line, one stop north, or a short drive on Route 9
Best base for Irvington; more food and lodging.
Dobbs Ferry
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Metro-North Hudson line, one stop south
Riverfront walk and a second Main Street to pair with Irvington.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Metro-North to Tarrytown, then taxi or bus
Adds the Old Dutch Church and cemetery to an Irvington day.
Croton-on-Hudson
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Metro-North Hudson line north, about 20 min
Northern end of the Old Croton Aqueduct trail.
Door to door: About 30–45 min
Bee-Line bus or car
Better for hotels and shopping than for sightseeing.
Door to door: About 25–35 min
Metro-North Hudson line south
Southern trail end; go for the waterfront, not the village feel.
Door to door: About 25 min
Metro-North Hudson line north
Little to add if you already have Tarrytown and Croton.
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Car or taxi from Tarrytown
Mostly residential; no rail station.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Irvington village
No overnight lodging in the village itself. Day visit only.
Tarrytown
Nearest practical base: more hotels, restaurants and the same Metro-North Hudson line.
Dobbs Ferry
One stop south; small inns and easy riverfront access.
White Plains
Larger hotel stock and Bee-Line bus links, but a car or bus transfer to reach Irvington.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $40–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room, Tarrytown or Dobbs Ferry1 × 1 night × US$200 | US$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Metro-North Hudson line, Grand Central ↔ Irvington, both ways2 × US$22 | US$44 |
| Bee-Line single ride2 × US$3 | US$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$48 |
| Trip total≈ US$264 per person per day, bed included | US$528 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; no lodging in the village, so bed prices are for neighbouring towns. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Deli sandwich or lunch plate | $10–18 |
| Sit-down dinner main | $20–40 |
| Beer or glass of wine | $7–15 |
| Metro-North peak one-way to Grand Central | $11–12 |
| Taxi or rideshare, Irvington to Tarrytown | $10–18 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No hotel in the village: book in Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry or White Plains and plan the last train back.
- Buy Metro-North tickets before boarding; on-board purchase adds a surcharge.
- Parts of the Old Croton Aqueduct trail are unpaved and can be muddy or icy after rain or snow.
- Restaurant kitchens close early on weeknights: check hours before you travel for dinner.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison control (US)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Irvington. Consulates-general cluster in New York City; check your country's list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro-North Irvington → Grand Central: about $11–12 peak one-way, about 30 min express
- Bee-Line single ride: about $3, exact change or app
- Taxi Irvington → Tarrytown: $10–18
Say or show
- Where is the train station? — Where is the train station?
- One ticket to Grand Central, please — One ticket to Grand Central, please
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Thanks, keep the change — Thanks, keep the change
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Irvington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy trail sections) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Station-to-village walking times field-checked for Irvington, Tarrytown and Dobbs Ferry.
- Aqueduct trail segment pages with surface, slope and exit points.
- Eat pages with verified last orders for Main Street kitchens.
- Last-train-back fixtures for the Hudson line so evening plans stay honest.
Sources
- officialWestchester County Tourism
- officialMetro-North Railroad — Hudson line
- officialWestchester County Bee-Line Bus
- officialScenic Hudson — Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington
- officialOld Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
- officialTown Hall Theater, Irvington
- secondaryWikivoyage: Irvington, revision 5282463 (CC BY-SA 4.0)