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

Bedford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bedford

With a population of 12.502, Bedford is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bedford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bedford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Melting Pot - Bedford/Burlington (213 Burlington Rd) and Tashan (213 Burlington Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Bedford

Plane

When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Bedford takes 386 km and will cost you around $37. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 491 km.

Plane

When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Bedford takes 386 km and will cost you around $37. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 491 km.

Airports near Bedford

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,260 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 963 reviews)
$124+
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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2090 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1325 reviews)
$118+
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Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.5, 592 reviews)
$106+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.2, 839 reviews)
$80+
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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1791 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 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, 25% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 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, 25% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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