Wellesley travel guide

Wellesley Tourism | Wellesley Guide

You're Going to Love Wellesley

With a population of 27,982, Wellesley is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wellesley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wellesley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bocado Tapas Wine Bar – Wellesley (45 Church St.) and Wellesley Tavern (165 Linden St) are great picks.

When to visit Wellesley

Wellesley in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wellesley in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wellesley

Plane

When flying to Wellesley, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellesley departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wellesley, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wellesley 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.

Car

Another option to get to Wellesley is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 175 miles from Wellesley. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellesley, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Plane

When flying to Wellesley, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellesley departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wellesley, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wellesley 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.

Car

Another option to get to Wellesley is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 175 miles from Wellesley. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellesley, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Airports near Wellesley

Airlines serving Wellesley

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 Wellesley

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wellesley

Most booked hotels in Wellesley

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 447 reviews)
$137+
The Westin Waltham Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 287 reviews)
$188+
Hyatt House Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 561 reviews)
$133+
Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood
3 stars
Good (7.5, 735 reviews)
$161+
Wellesley Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$55+
Extended Stay America Suites - Boston - Waltham - 52 4th Ave
2 stars
Good (6, 491 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Wellesley

Renting a car in Wellesley costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Wellesley.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wellesley (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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wellesley, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Wellesley costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Wellesley.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wellesley (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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wellesley, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.