Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58,732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline 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 27m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Brookline takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 435 km. Brookline’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline 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 27m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Brookline takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 435 km. Brookline’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7123 reviews)
$317+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2277 reviews)
$283+
Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 727 reviews)
$222+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 694 reviews)
$266+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 273 reviews)
$272+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3631 reviews)
$187+

Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.