Quincy travel guide
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You're Going to Love Quincy
With a population of 92,271, Quincy is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quincy has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Quincy
Where to Eat in Quincy
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Townshend (1250 Hancock Street) and Shaking Crab - Quincy (18 Cottage Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Quincy
How to Get to Quincy
Plane
When flying to Quincy, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Quincy. The train journey from Quincy 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. The train station in Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Quincy 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 Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.3 miles from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Quincy
Where to stay in popular areas of Quincy
Most booked hotels in Quincy
Renting a car in Quincy
Renting a car in Quincy costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Quincy.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Quincy (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 Quincy is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.