Springfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Springfield
With a population of 153,060, Springfield is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Springfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Springfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Leone's Restaurant (320 Cooley St) and BarKaya Sushi and Ramen (278 Worthington St) are great picks.
When to visit Springfield
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Springfield in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Springfield, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Springfield
Plane
When flying to Springfield, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 12 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Springfield. The train journey from Springfield to New York takes 3h 36m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $127 for a 6h 45m trip. The train station in Springfield is called Springfield, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 118 miles from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Springfield The Big E, located 1.2 miles from downtown Springfield. Springfield Hilton Garden Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.
Where to stay in popular areas of Springfield
Most booked hotels in Springfield
Renting a car in Springfield
Renting a car in Springfield costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Springfield (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 Springfield is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen Routan or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Springfield
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$48/day