With a population of 181,045, Worcester is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Worcester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Sole Proprietor (118 Highland St.) and 111 Chop House (111 Shrewsbury St.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Worcester in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Worcester, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
When flying to Worcester, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester 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. The train station in Worcester is called Worcester, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 247 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Worcester takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 367 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Worcester costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Worcester is the Budget branch at 375 Airport Drive, which is 6 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Worcester (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 Worcester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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