Chelsea travel guide
Chelsea Tourism | Chelsea Guide
You're Going to Love Chelsea
With a population of 35 177, Chelsea is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chelsea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Chelsea
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lime (73 Winnisimmet St) and Kushala Sip Coffee House + Tapas Bar (140 Pearl St) are great picks.
When to visit Chelsea
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chelsea 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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Chelsea, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Chelsea
Plane
When flying to Chelsea, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelsea include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chelsea, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chelsea 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 Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 305 km from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.
Airlines serving Chelsea
Where to stay in popular areas of Chelsea
Most booked hotels in Chelsea
Renting a car in Chelsea
Renting a car in Chelsea costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Chelsea.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chelsea (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. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chelsea, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.