Needham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Needham
With a population of 28,886, Needham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Needham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Needham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue On Highland (882 Highland Ave) and Spiga Ristorante (18 Highland Circle) are great picks.
When to visit Needham
How to Get to Needham
Plane
When flying to Needham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Needham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Needham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Needham. The train journey from Needham 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 Needham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 177 miles from Needham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Needham, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Needham takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.
Airlines serving Needham
Where to stay in popular areas of Needham
Most booked hotels in Needham
Renting a car in Needham
Renting a car in Needham costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Needham.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Needham (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 Needham is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.