Pittsfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pittsfield

With a population of 44.737, Pittsfield is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pittsfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pittsfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Eat on North - The Backlot (297 North Street) and Jae's at the Hilton Garden Inn - Pittsfield (1032 South St) are great picks.

When to visit Pittsfield

Pittsfield in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pittsfield in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Pittsfield

Plane

Although Pittsfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 56 km from Pittsfield. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsfield departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsfield. The train journey from Pittsfield to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $27 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Pittsfield is called Pittsfield, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 km from Pittsfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsfield, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Pittsfield takes 266 km and will cost you around $33. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 2285 km.

Plane

Although Pittsfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 56 km from Pittsfield. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsfield departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsfield. The train journey from Pittsfield to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $27 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Pittsfield is called Pittsfield, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 km from Pittsfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsfield, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Pittsfield takes 266 km and will cost you around $33. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 2285 km.

Airports near Pittsfield

Airlines serving Pittsfield

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 popular areas of Pittsfield

Most booked hotels in Pittsfield

The Cornell Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 440 reviews)
$143+
Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 350 reviews)
$210+
Hilton Garden Inn Lenox Pittsfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 202 reviews)
$229+
Courtyard by Marriott Lenox Berkshires
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 164 reviews)
$229+
The Yankee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 948 reviews)
$123+
Best Western PLUS Berkshire Hills Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.9, 264 reviews)
$141+

Renting a car in Pittsfield

Renting a car in Pittsfield costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Pittsfield.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pittsfield (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 Pittsfield is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pittsfield costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Pittsfield.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pittsfield (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 Pittsfield is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.