Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cambridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cambridge

With a population of 105 162, Cambridge is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cambridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Cambridge

is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Cambridge. These include popular favorites such as Giulia Restaurant (1682 Massachusetts Ave), Season To Taste (1678 Massachusetts Ave) and Moeca (1 Shepard St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Alden and Harlow (40 Brattle Street) and Wusong Road (112 Mt Auburn St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Row 34 - Cambridge (314 Main St) and Mothership Alewife (125 Cambridgepark Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cambridge.

When to visit Cambridge

Cambridge in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cambridge in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cambridge

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cambridge include Delta, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cambridge departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cambridge to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 240 miles. Cambridge’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cambridge include Delta, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cambridge departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cambridge to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 240 miles. Cambridge’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cambridge

BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Cambridge

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cambridge

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cambridge, with prices from $14 to $4,305 per night. East Cambridge is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cambridge are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Area 2/MIT - In Cambridge’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Kendall Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge Center and Boston Marriott Cambridge.

East Cambridge - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Cambridge, Kimpton Marlowe Hotel By IHG and The Royal Sonesta Boston. The average nightly price for a double room in East Cambridge is $117.

Area 2/MIT - In Cambridge’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Kendall Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge Center and Boston Marriott Cambridge.
East Cambridge - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Cambridge, Kimpton Marlowe Hotel By IHG and The Royal Sonesta Boston. The average nightly price for a double room in East Cambridge is $117.
Most popular hotel in Cambridge by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge

Most booked hotels in Cambridge

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citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2577 reviews)
$127+
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1087 reviews)
$153+
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Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1052 reviews)
$107+
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Boston Marriott Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 745 reviews)
$157+
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Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4393 reviews)
$145+
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Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1295 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Cambridge

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cambridge is the Sixt branch at 777 Memorial Dr, which is 2 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Full-size (Dodge Durango 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cambridge is the Sixt branch at 777 Memorial Dr, which is 2 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Full-size (Dodge Durango 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Cambridge

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Economy

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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