Braintree travel guide

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You're Going to Love Braintree

With a population of 33.509, Braintree is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Braintree deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Braintree

If you’re looking for affordable options, 110 Grill - Braintree (170 Forbes Rd) and Bertucci's - Braintree (412 Franklin Street) are great picks.

When to visit Braintree

Braintree in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Braintree in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Braintree

Plane

When flying to Braintree, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Braintree include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Braintree departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Braintree. The train journey from Braintree 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 $30 for a 2h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Braintree is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Braintree. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Braintree, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Braintree takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 367 km.

Plane

When flying to Braintree, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Braintree include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Braintree departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Braintree. The train journey from Braintree 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 $30 for a 2h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Braintree is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Braintree. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Braintree, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Braintree takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 367 km.

Airports near Braintree

Airlines serving Braintree

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 popular areas of Braintree

Most booked hotels in Braintree

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7034 reviews)
$315+
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Braintree
3 stars
Excellent (9, 86 reviews)
$227+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2388 reviews)
$274+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3756 reviews)
$170+
Hyatt Place Boston Braintree
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 713 reviews)
$164+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2814 reviews)
$273+

Renting a car in Braintree

Renting a car in Braintree costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Braintree.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Braintree (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 Braintree is Premium (Infiniti QX60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Braintree costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Braintree.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Braintree (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 Braintree is Premium (Infiniti QX60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.