Arlington travel guide

Arlington Tourism | Arlington Guide

You're Going to Love Arlington

With a population of 42,844, Arlington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Arlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Arlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tango Restaurant (464 Massachusetts Avenue) and Not Your Average Joe's Arlington (645 Massachusetts Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Arlington

Arlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arlington

Plane

When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Arlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Arlington to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Arlington takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Arlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Arlington to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Arlington takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airports near Arlington

Airlines serving Arlington

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arlington

Most booked hotels in Arlington

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7008 reviews)
$322+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2413 reviews)
$290+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3785 reviews)
$170+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Cambridge-Arlington, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 509 reviews)
$217+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2828 reviews)
$272+
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2673 reviews)
$297+

Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arlington (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 Arlington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arlington (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 Arlington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.