Newburyport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Newburyport
With a population of 17,416, Newburyport is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newburyport to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Newburyport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ceia Kitchen and Bar (38 State St) and Andiamo Restaurant + Bar (24 Winter St) are great picks.
When to visit Newburyport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newburyport in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Newburyport, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Newburyport
Plane
Although Newburyport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 19 miles from Newburyport. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Newburyport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newburyport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newburyport 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 Newburyport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 33 miles from Newburyport. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newburyport, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Newburyport takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 225 miles. Newburyport’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Newburyport
Where to stay in popular areas of Newburyport
Most booked hotels in Newburyport
Renting a car in Newburyport
Renting a car in Newburyport costs $48 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Newburyport.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Newburyport (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 Newburyport is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.