Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boston has to offer.

When to visit Boston

Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 18h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city center, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 18h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city center, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1472 reviews)
$75+
Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1138 reviews)
$73+
Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 735 reviews)
$57+
Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 494 reviews)
$53+

Renting a car in Boston

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.