Fall River travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fall River
With a population of 88,857, Fall River is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fall River has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fall River
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jerry Remy's Sports Bar and Grill Fall River (1082 Davol Street) and 110 Grill - Fall River (560 William S Canning Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Fall River
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fall River 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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Fall River, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Fall River
Plane
When flying to Fall River, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fall River include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Fall River departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Providence takes 0h 42m 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 Fall River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 161 miles from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 225 miles. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fall River
Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River
Most booked hotels in Fall River
Renting a car in Fall River
Renting a car in Fall River costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Fall River.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fall River (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fall River, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Fall River
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$54/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$58/day