Bedford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bedford
With a population of 12.502, Bedford is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bedford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tashan (213 Burlington Rd) and The Melting Pot - Bedford/Burlington (213 Burlington Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Bedford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Bedford
Plane
When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Bedford takes 362 km and will cost you around $37. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 676 km.
Airlines serving Bedford
Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford
Most booked hotels in Bedford
Renting a car in Bedford
Renting a car in Bedford costs $87 per day, on average, or $350 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bedford is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 200 Hanscom Dr, which is 1 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bedford (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 Bedford is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.