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.
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 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.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wellesley.
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.
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.
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.
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.