Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 12h.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city center, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 12h.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city center, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1458 reviews)
$74+
Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1108 reviews)
$65+
Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 488 reviews)
$52+
Town House Rooms
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 80 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Boston

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.