Medford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Medford

With a population of 56,173, Medford is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Medford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Medford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Raso's Bar and Grille (209 Mystic Ave) and Yoki Japanese Restaurant (62 Station Landing) are great picks.

When to visit Medford

Medford in December
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medford in December
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Medford

Plane

When flying to Medford, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Medford include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Medford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Medford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Medford 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 Medford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Medford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Medford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Medford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Medford’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Medford, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Medford include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Medford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Medford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Medford 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 Medford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Medford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Medford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Medford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Medford’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Medford

Airlines serving Medford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Medford

Most booked hotels in Medford

citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2280 reviews)
$226+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 907 reviews)
$343+
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 581 reviews)
$253+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2479 reviews)
$161+
Fairfield by Marriott Boston Medford
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 240 reviews)
$201+
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3168 reviews)
$294+

Renting a car in Medford

Renting a car in Medford costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Medford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Medford (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 Medford is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Medford costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Medford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Medford (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 Medford is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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