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
$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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Mystic takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 08m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 238 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 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Mystic takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 08m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 238 miles.

Airports near Bedford

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 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 (9.3, 512 reviews)
$158+
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Staybridge Suites Boston - Burlington By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 896 reviews)
$135+
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Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 970 reviews)
$104+
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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2119 reviews)
$84+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1345 reviews)
$116+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.6, 856 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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 $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

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