Chelsea travel guide

Chelsea Tourism | Chelsea Guide

You're Going to Love Chelsea

With a population of 35,177, Chelsea is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chelsea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Chelsea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lime (73 Winnisimmet St) and Kushala Sip Coffee House + Tapas Bar (140 Pearl St) are great picks.

When to visit Chelsea

Chelsea in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chelsea in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chelsea 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Chelsea, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Chelsea

Plane

When flying to Chelsea, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelsea include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chelsea, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chelsea 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 Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Chelsea takes 225 miles and will cost you around $37. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 420 miles.

Plane

When flying to Chelsea, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelsea include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chelsea, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chelsea 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 Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Chelsea takes 225 miles and will cost you around $37. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Chelsea

Airlines serving Chelsea

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chelsea

Most booked hotels in Chelsea

Encore Boston Harbor
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 156 reviews)
$303+
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7117 reviews)
$312+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2257 reviews)
$279+
Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1351 reviews)
$195+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 238 reviews)
$217+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 503 reviews)
$201+

Renting a car in Chelsea

Renting a car in Chelsea costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 73% cheaper than airport locations in Chelsea.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chelsea (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 Chelsea is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chelsea costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 73% cheaper than airport locations in Chelsea.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chelsea (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 Chelsea is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.