Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Acton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Acton

With a population of 20,897, Acton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Acton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Lyonnais Restaurant (416 Great Rd) and Rapscallion Table & Tap (5 Strawberry Hill Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Acton

Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Acton

Plane

When flying to Acton, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Acton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Acton to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Acton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Acton takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Acton, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Acton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Acton to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Acton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Acton takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Acton

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Concord
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 225 reviews)
$189+
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Aloft Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (8, 650 reviews)
$162+
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Concord's Colonial Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 632 reviews)
$219+
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Boxboro Regency
3 stars
Good (6.4, 432 reviews)
$128+
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Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 1243 reviews)
$108+
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Bedford Motel
1 star
Okay (5.4, 835 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Acton

Renting a car in Acton costs $62 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Acton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Acton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Acton costs $62 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Acton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Acton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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