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. 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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m 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, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Bedford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m 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, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Bedford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Bedford

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1974 reviews)
$132+
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Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 885 reviews)
$185+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1205 reviews)
$159+
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Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.4, 570 reviews)
$125+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.2, 802 reviews)
$166+
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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1695 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bedford

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$55/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

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