Great Barrington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Great Barrington
With a population of 2,231, Great Barrington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Great Barrington to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Great Barrington
If you’re looking for affordable options, allium restaurant + bar (42 Railroad Street) and Aegean Breeze Restaurant (327 Stockbridge Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Great Barrington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Great Barrington in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Great Barrington, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Great Barrington
Plane
Although Great Barrington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 71 km from Great Barrington.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Great Barrington. The train journey from Great Barrington to Hartford takes 0h 42m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $140 for a 7h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Great Barrington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 168 km from Great Barrington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Great Barrington
Where to stay in Great Barrington
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Great Barrington - Lenox Area and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Great Barrington Lenox/Berkshires.
Where to stay in popular areas of Great Barrington
Most booked hotels in Great Barrington
Renting a car in Great Barrington
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Great Barrington (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 Great Barrington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.