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 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Bedford

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,019 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,995 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,444 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,394 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,784 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,077 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

Archer Hotel Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 524 reviews)
$178+
Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 982 reviews)
$146+
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Woburn/Boston North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 388 reviews)
$151+
Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2140 reviews)
$125+
Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1392 reviews)
$157+
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1809 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 $77 per day, on average, or $153 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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.