Northampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Northampton
With a population of 28,549, Northampton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Northampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tunnel Bar (125 A Pleasant St) and Platform Sports Bar / The Deck Bar (125 A Pleasant St) are great picks.
When to visit Northampton
How to Get to Northampton
Plane
Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 39 miles from Northampton. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Northampton. The train journey from Northampton 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. The train station in Northampton is called Northampton MA station, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 129 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Northampton Market - 48 Old South Street, located 0.8 miles from downtown Northampton. Northampton Peter Pan Terminal - 1 Roundhouse Plz is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton
Most booked hotels in Northampton
Renting a car in Northampton
Renting a car in Northampton costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Northampton (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 Northampton is Standard (Chevrolet Express or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.