Wellesley travel guide

Wellesley Tourism | Wellesley Guide

You're Going to Love Wellesley

With a population of 27,982, Wellesley is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wellesley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wellesley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bocado Tapas Wine Bar – Wellesley (45 Church St.) and Wellesley Tavern (165 Linden St) are great picks.

When to visit Wellesley

Wellesley in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wellesley in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wellesley

Plane

When flying to Wellesley, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellesley departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wellesley.

Car

Another option to get to Wellesley is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 175 miles from Wellesley. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellesley, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Wellesley 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 Wellesley, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellesley departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wellesley.

Car

Another option to get to Wellesley is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 175 miles from Wellesley. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellesley, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Wellesley 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 Wellesley

Airlines serving Wellesley

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wellesley

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wellesley

Most booked hotels in Wellesley

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 454 reviews)
$145+
The Westin Waltham Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 293 reviews)
$189+
Hyatt House Boston/Waltham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 543 reviews)
$137+
Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood
3 stars
Good (7.5, 744 reviews)
$150+
Wellesley Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$55+
Extended Stay America Suites - Boston - Waltham - 32 4th Ave
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 277 reviews)
$108+

Renting a car in Wellesley

Renting a car in Wellesley costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Wellesley.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wellesley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Wellesley is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wellesley costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Wellesley.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wellesley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Wellesley is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.