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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 20m trip.

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 Payless, 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 240 miles and will cost you around $58. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 305 miles.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 20m trip.

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 Payless, 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 240 miles and will cost you around $58. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 305 miles.

Airports near Bedford

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 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, 982 reviews)
$131+
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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2141 reviews)
$103+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1395 reviews)
$138+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 729 reviews)
$125+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.7, 865 reviews)
$106+
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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1812 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bedford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bedford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Bedford

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

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