Watertown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watertown

With a population of 31,915, Watertown is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Watertown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Watertown

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Casa De Pedro (343 Arsenal St.) and Frank Pepe's of Watertown (24 Eldridge Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Watertown

Watertown in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watertown in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Watertown

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Watertown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Watertown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 183 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watertown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Watertown takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Watertown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Watertown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 183 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watertown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Watertown takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Watertown

Airlines serving Watertown

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7123 reviews)
$319+
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 782 reviews)
$198+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2278 reviews)
$284+
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Watertown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 242 reviews)
$224+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3634 reviews)
$187+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2746 reviews)
$269+

Renting a car in Watertown

Renting a car in Watertown costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Watertown costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.