Waltham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waltham

With a population of 60,632, Waltham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Waltham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Waltham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria Posto (99 Third Ave) and Amuleto Mexican Table (484 Moody St) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Waltham

Italian
Wonderful (222 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (16 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (222 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (16 reviews)

When to visit Waltham

Waltham in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waltham

Plane

When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waltham 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 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 miles from Waltham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Waltham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waltham 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 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 miles from Waltham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Waltham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Waltham

Airlines serving Waltham

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham

Most booked hotels in Waltham

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7116 reviews)
$314+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2273 reviews)
$282+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3625 reviews)
$185+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 454 reviews)
$144+
The Westin Waltham Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 296 reviews)
$186+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2744 reviews)
$267+

Renting a car in Waltham

Renting a car in Waltham costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Waltham (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 Waltham is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waltham costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Waltham (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 Waltham is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.