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
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 27m.

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.

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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 27m.

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.

Airports near Bedford

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,484 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,531 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,127 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,540 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,518 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 967 reviews)
$139+
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn/Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 731 reviews)
$123+
Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2145 reviews)
$114+
Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1403 reviews)
$142+
Best Western Plus New Englander
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1263 reviews)
$119+
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1833 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Full-size rental cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Full-size rental cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.