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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 miles.

Airports near Bedford

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,896 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,389 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,167 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,547 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,259 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 410 reviews)
$142+
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Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 981 reviews)
$122+
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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2141 reviews)
$98+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1394 reviews)
$135+
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Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.8, 603 reviews)
$101+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.6, 865 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bedford

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Standard

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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