Concord travel guide

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You're Going to Love Concord

With a population of 16,810, Concord is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Concord deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Concord

If you’re looking for affordable options, Woods Hill Table (24 Commonwealth Ave) and Trails End Cafe (97 Lowell Road) are great picks.

When to visit Concord

Concord in December
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Concord in December
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Concord

Plane

When flying to Concord, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Concord departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Concord. The train journey from Concord 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 Concord is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Concord. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Concord, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Concord takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

When flying to Concord, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Concord departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Concord. The train journey from Concord 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 Concord is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Concord. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Concord, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Concord takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Concord

Airlines serving Concord

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Concord

Most booked hotels in Concord

The Inn at Hastings Park
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 68 reviews)
$411+
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Sudbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 99 reviews)
$177+
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Concord
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 136 reviews)
$198+
Concord's Colonial Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 487 reviews)
$177+
Element Lexington
3 stars
Good (7.6, 133 reviews)
$165+
Aloft Lexington
3 stars
Good (7.3, 347 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Concord

Renting a car in Concord costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Concord.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Concord (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 Concord is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Concord costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Concord.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Concord (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 Concord is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.