Framingham travel guide

Framingham Tourism | Framingham Guide

You're Going to Love Framingham

With a population of 68,318, Framingham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Framingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Framingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Costa (147 Cochituate Road) and Ken's Steak House (95 Worcester Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Framingham

Framingham in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Framingham in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Framingham in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Framingham, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Framingham

Plane

When flying to Framingham, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Framingham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Framingham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Framingham to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Framingham is called Framingham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Framingham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 169 miles from Framingham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Framingham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Framingham takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles. Framingham’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Framingham, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Framingham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Framingham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Framingham to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Framingham is called Framingham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Framingham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 169 miles from Framingham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Framingham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Framingham takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles. Framingham’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Framingham

Airlines serving Framingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Framingham

Most booked hotels in Framingham

Aloft Framingham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 120 reviews)
$166+
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Norwood/Canton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 202 reviews)
$187+
The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 500 reviews)
$154+
Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood
3 stars
Good (7.5, 735 reviews)
$162+
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.5, 254 reviews)
$178+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norwood-Boston Area
3 stars
Good (7.4, 515 reviews)
$203+

Renting a car in Framingham

Renting a car in Framingham costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 Framingham.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Framingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Framingham is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Framingham costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 Framingham.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Framingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Framingham is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.