Fall River travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fall River

With a population of 88.857, Fall River is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fall River has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fall River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jerry Remy's Sports Bar and Grill Fall River (1082 Davol Street) and 110 Grill - Fall River (560 William S Canning Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Fall River

Fall River in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fall River in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Fall River, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Fall River

Plane

When flying to Fall River, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fall River include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Fall River departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Providence takes 0h 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 259 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fall River takes 97 km and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fall River, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fall River include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Fall River departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Providence takes 0h 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 259 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fall River takes 97 km and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Fall River

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,333 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River

Most booked hotels in Fall River

Hyatt Place Warwick/Providence Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 894 reviews)
$128+
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport)
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 541 reviews)
$132+
Best Western Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 882 reviews)
$102+
Holiday Inn Express Fall River North
2 stars
Excellent (8, 143 reviews)
$128+
NYLO Providence Warwick Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 352 reviews)
$117+
Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
3 stars
Good (7.1, 675 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Fall River

Renting a car in Fall River costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Fall River.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Fall River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fall River costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Fall River.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Fall River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.