Lexington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lexington
With a population of 31,394, Lexington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lexington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lexington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Town Meeting (Formerly Known as Artistry on the Green) (2027 Massachusetts Avenue) and Il Casale - Lexington (1727 Masschusetts Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Lexington
How to Get to Lexington
Plane
When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lexington. The train journey from Lexington 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 Lexington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lexington, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Lexington takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.
Airlines serving Lexington
Where to stay in popular areas of Lexington
Most booked hotels in Lexington
Renting a car in Lexington
Renting a car in Lexington costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Lexington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lexington (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 Lexington is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.