Fairhaven travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fairhaven
With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fairhaven to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Fairhaven
If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Saffron by the Sea (110 Middle St) are great picks.
When to visit Fairhaven
How to Get to Fairhaven
Plane
When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 44m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Fairhaven
Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven
Most booked hotels in Fairhaven
Renting a car in Fairhaven
Renting a car in Fairhaven costs $49 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Fairhaven.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairhaven (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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.