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
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waltham to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m 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 Hartford, the bus ride to Waltham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Waltham
Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham
Most booked hotels in Waltham
Renting a car in Waltham
Renting a car in Waltham costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 15% 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.