Waltham travel guide

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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 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

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 Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 291 km 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 209 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 367 km.

Plane

When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

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 Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 291 km 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 209 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 367 km.

Airports near Waltham

Airlines serving Waltham

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 Waltham

Most booked hotels in Waltham

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+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 441 reviews)
$136+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3785 reviews)
$170+
The Westin Waltham Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 287 reviews)
$176+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2828 reviews)
$272+

Renting a car in Waltham

Renting a car in Waltham costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waltham costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.