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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Essex travel guide

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You're Going to Love Essex

With a population of 1,471, Essex is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Essex to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Essex

If you’re looking for affordable options, CK Pearl (112 Main Street) and Tom Shea's Seafood Restaurant (122 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Essex

Essex in May
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essex in May
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Essex

Plane

When flying to Essex, you’ll arrive at Beverly (BVY), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Essex, followed by Acela. The train journey from Essex to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 23 miles from Essex. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Essex, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Plane

When flying to Essex, you’ll arrive at Beverly (BVY), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Essex, followed by Acela. The train journey from Essex to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 23 miles from Essex. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Essex, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Airports near Essex

BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester
PSMPortsmouth Pease Intl

Airlines serving Essex

Lufthansa
Good (7,075 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,901 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,809 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,234 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,364 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Essex

Most booked hotels in Essex

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The Hotel Salem
3 stars
Excellent (9, 727 reviews)
$204+
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Hawthorne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1141 reviews)
$179+
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The Cove At Salem
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 191 reviews)
$217+
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Hampton Inn Salem Boston
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1018 reviews)
$206+
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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 105 reviews)
$166+
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Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1517 reviews)
$256+
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Renting a car in Essex

Expect to pay $3.44 per gallon in Essex (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.34 and $55.12.

Expect to pay $3.44 per gallon in Essex (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.34 and $55.12.

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