Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boston has to offer.

When to visit Boston

Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city center, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city center, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (957 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,656 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,022 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (803 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (737 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolsnhire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1460 reviews)
$75+
Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1143 reviews)
$65+
Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 722 reviews)
$52+
Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 490 reviews)
$53+

Renting a car in Boston

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.