Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58 732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. Brookline’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. Brookline’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7042 reviews)
$313+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2370 reviews)
$273+
Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 736 reviews)
$222+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 698 reviews)
$251+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 271 reviews)
$258+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3749 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (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 Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (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 Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.