New Bedford travel guide
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You're Going to Love New Bedford
With a population of 95,072, New Bedford is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Bedford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in New Bedford
Where to Eat in New Bedford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Moby Dick Brewing Co. (16 S. Water Street) and The Black Whale (1004 Co-op Warf) are great picks.
When to visit New Bedford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in New Bedford, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to New Bedford
Plane
When flying to New Bedford, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Bedford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Bedford. The train journey from New Bedford 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 New Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 miles from New Bedford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Bedford, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to New Bedford takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles. New Bedford’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving New Bedford
Where to stay in popular areas of New Bedford
Most booked hotels in New Bedford
Renting a car in New Bedford
Renting a car in New Bedford costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in New Bedford.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Bedford (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 New Bedford is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Buick Verano or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in New Bedford
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$45/day
Luxury
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$61/day