With a population of 31,394, Lexington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lexington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Town Meeting (Formerly Known as Artistry on the Green) (2027 Massachusetts Avenue) and Il Casale - Lexington (1727 Masschusetts Ave) are great picks.
When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lexington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lexington to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wells, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m trip.
Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 297 km from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lexington, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Lexington takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Springfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 193 km.
Renting a car in Lexington costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 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, 12% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lexington (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 Lexington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.