With a population of 17 416, Newburyport 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 Newburyport to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ceia Kitchen and Bar (38 State St) and Andiamo Restaurant + Bar (24 Winter St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newburyport in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Newburyport, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
Although Newburyport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 31 km from Newburyport. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Newburyport departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newburyport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newburyport 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.
Another option to get to Newburyport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 52 km from Newburyport. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newburyport, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. Newburyport’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Newburyport costs $69 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Newburyport.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Newburyport (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 Newburyport is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.