Waltham travel guide

Waltham Tourism | Waltham Guide

You're Going to Love Waltham

With a population of 60,632, Waltham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Waltham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Waltham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria Posto (99 Third Ave) and Amuleto Mexican Table (484 Moody St) are great picks.

When to visit Waltham

Waltham in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waltham

Plane

When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waltham to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 miles from Waltham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Waltham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waltham to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 miles from Waltham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Waltham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Waltham

Airlines serving Waltham

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,655 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,410 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,043 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (847 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (791 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham

Most booked hotels in Waltham

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6982 reviews)
$314+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2428 reviews)
$283+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 443 reviews)
$135+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3799 reviews)
$174+
The Westin Waltham Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 288 reviews)
$169+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2845 reviews)
$266+

Renting a car in Waltham

Renting a car in Waltham costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Waltham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waltham, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Waltham costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Waltham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waltham, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.