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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Needham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Needham

With a population of 28,886, Needham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Needham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Needham

Needham in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Needham in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Needham

Plane

When flying to Needham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Needham include Delta, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Needham departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Needham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Needham 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 Needham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 177 miles from Needham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Needham, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Needham takes 120 miles and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

When flying to Needham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Needham include Delta, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Needham departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Needham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Needham 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 Needham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 177 miles from Needham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Needham, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Needham takes 120 miles and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Needham

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Needham

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 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 (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Needham

Most booked hotels in Needham

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citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2584 reviews)
$125+
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1093 reviews)
$164+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Needham Boston
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 603 reviews)
$150+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Needham
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 416 reviews)
$124+
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Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4398 reviews)
$142+
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Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 697 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Needham

Renting a car in Needham costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Needham.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Needham (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 Needham is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Needham costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Needham.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Needham (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 Needham is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Needham

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact
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