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

Bedford travel guide

Bedford Tourism | Bedford Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.

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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

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 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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Bedford

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 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, 973 reviews)
$143+
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn/Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 731 reviews)
$130+
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Woburn/Boston North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 372 reviews)
$136+
Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2135 reviews)
$114+
Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1396 reviews)
$145+
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1825 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 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 22% 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 Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 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 22% 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 Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.