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 New York and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m 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 Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound.

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 New York and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m 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 Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound.

Airports near Bedford

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,595 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Archer Hotel Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 524 reviews)
$174+
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Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 982 reviews)
$125+
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Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2140 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1395 reviews)
$137+
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Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.8, 603 reviews)
$111+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.7, 865 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bedford

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$37/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

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