Amherst travel guide
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You're Going to Love Amherst
With a population of 19,065, Amherst is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Amherst to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Amherst
If you’re looking for affordable options, Johnny's Tavern (30 Boltwood Walk) and 30 Boltwood - Inn on Boltwood (30 Boltwood Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Amherst
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Amherst in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Amherst, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Amherst
Plane
Although Amherst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 34 miles from Amherst. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Amherst departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train journey from Amherst to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 135 miles from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amherst, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Amherst takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles. The most popular bus station is Amherst 130 Presidents Dr, located 1.0 mile from downtown Amherst. Amherst Center - 79 S Pleasant St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Amherst
Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst
Most booked hotels in Amherst
Renting a car in Amherst
Renting a car in Amherst costs $57 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Amherst.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Amherst is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.