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. 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 26m.

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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 26m.

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

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,121 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,999 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,415 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Archer Hotel Boston/Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 526 reviews)
$190+
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Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 975 reviews)
$157+
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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2140 reviews)
$132+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1384 reviews)
$151+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.8, 866 reviews)
$133+
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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1813 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bedford

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Full-size

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$53/day

Economy
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