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

Fairhaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairhaven

With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fairhaven has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fairhaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Olivia’s (1 Middle St) are great picks.

When to visit Fairhaven

Fairhaven in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairhaven in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairhaven

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 276 km from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 276 km from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Fairhaven

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Fairhaven

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven

Most booked hotels in Fairhaven

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Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 280 reviews)
$126+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 398 reviews)
$132+
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Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 413 reviews)
$106+
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Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 275 reviews)
$130+
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New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 487 reviews)
$89+
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Seaport Resort and Marina
2 stars
Good (7.2, 532 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Fairhaven

Renting a car in Fairhaven costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fairhaven.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Fairhaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Fairhaven costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fairhaven.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Fairhaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

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