Fairhaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairhaven

With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Fairhaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fairhaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Olivia’s (1 Middle St) are great picks.

When to visit Fairhaven

Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairhaven

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airlines serving Fairhaven

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven

Most booked hotels in Fairhaven

Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 167 reviews)
$224+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 252 reviews)
$198+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 240 reviews)
$189+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 115 reviews)
$210+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.7, 377 reviews)
$182+
Whalers Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.2, 92 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Fairhaven

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairhaven (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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairhaven (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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.