Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58,732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mystic, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Brookline takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 115 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mystic, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Brookline takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 115 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6989 reviews)
$318+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2426 reviews)
$285+
Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 744 reviews)
$222+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 704 reviews)
$251+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 273 reviews)
$244+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3798 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.