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. 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, Tashan (213 Burlington Rd) and The Melting Pot - Bedford/Burlington (213 Burlington Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Miami and takes around 3h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Portland takes 2h 32m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 59m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $68. From New York, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 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 Miami and takes around 3h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Portland takes 2h 32m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 59m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $68. From New York, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Bedford

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,880 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,883 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,228 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 761 reviews)
$166+
Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1681 reviews)
$109+
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica/Bedford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 563 reviews)
$128+
Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1402 reviews)
$141+
Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.3, 695 reviews)
$108+
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1375 reviews)
$93+

Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $88 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $88 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.