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

Lexington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lexington

With a population of 31,394, Lexington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lexington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lexington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Town Meeting (Formerly Known as Artistry on the Green) (2027 Massachusetts Avenue) and Il Casale - Lexington (1727 Masschusetts Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lexington

Lexington in November
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lexington in November
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lexington

Plane

When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lexington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lexington to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lexington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lexington takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lexington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lexington to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lexington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lexington takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Lexington

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Lexington

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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lexington

Most booked hotels in Lexington

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The Inn at Hastings Park
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 104 reviews)
$452+
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citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2280 reviews)
$226+
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 907 reviews)
$343+
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The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2479 reviews)
$161+
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Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3168 reviews)
$294+
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Element Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 360 reviews)
$175+
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Renting a car in Lexington

Renting a car in Lexington costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Lexington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lexington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lexington is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lexington costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Lexington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lexington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lexington is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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