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

Arlington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arlington

With a population of 42,844, Arlington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arlington has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Arlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tango Restaurant (464 Massachusetts Avenue) and Not Your Average Joe's Arlington (645 Massachusetts Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Arlington

Arlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arlington

Plane

When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Arlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Arlington 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 Arlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Arlington 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 Arlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Arlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Arlington 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 Arlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Arlington

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Arlington

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 Arlington

Most booked hotels in Arlington

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citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2280 reviews)
$226+
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 907 reviews)
$343+
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The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2479 reviews)
$161+
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Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3168 reviews)
$294+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Cambridge-Arlington
3 stars
Excellent (8, 592 reviews)
$218+
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Omni Parker House
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4469 reviews)
$318+
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Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Arlington (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 Arlington is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Volvo XC90 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Arlington (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 Arlington is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Volvo XC90 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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