With a population of 12,502, Bedford is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tashan (213 Burlington Rd) and The Melting Pot - Bedford/Burlington (213 Burlington Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Miami and takes around 3h 14m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Portland takes 2h 32m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 59m trip.
Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $68. From New York, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles.
Renting a car in Bedford costs $88 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.