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When to visit
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Where to stay
Renting a car

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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fall River has to offer.

When to visit Fall River

Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
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, Southwest and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fall River departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River 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 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fall River takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 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, Southwest and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fall River departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River 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 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fall River takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Fall River

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

Airlines serving Fall River

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River

Most booked hotels in Fall River

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Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 784 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Express Fall River North By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 247 reviews)
$84+
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Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1644 reviews)
$83+
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The LOOM Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 762 reviews)
$104+
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La Quinta Inn & Stes by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1270 reviews)
$70+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1307 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Fall River

Renting a car in Fall River costs $40 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Fall River.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fall River costs $40 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Fall River.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fall River

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$63/day

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