Fairhaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairhaven

With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Fairhaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fairhaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Olivia’s (1 Middle St) are great picks.

When to visit Fairhaven

Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairhaven

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairhaven. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairhaven. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airlines serving Fairhaven

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven

Most booked hotels in Fairhaven

Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 166 reviews)
$201+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 256 reviews)
$198+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 240 reviews)
$187+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 114 reviews)
$205+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.7, 376 reviews)
$178+
Whalers Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.2, 92 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Fairhaven

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairhaven (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 Fairhaven is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairhaven (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 Fairhaven is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.