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

New Bedford travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Bedford

With a population of 95,072, New Bedford 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 New Bedford has to offer.

Where to Eat in New Bedford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Candela Cucina (72 N Water St) and The Black Whale (1004 Co Op Wharf) are great picks.

When to visit New Bedford

New Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Bedford 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in New Bedford, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to New Bedford

Plane

When flying to New Bedford, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Bedford departs from Indianapolis and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Bedford to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 miles from New Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to New Bedford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $26. From Portland, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 110 miles. New Bedford’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to New Bedford, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Bedford departs from Indianapolis and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Bedford to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 miles from New Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Bedford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to New Bedford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $26. From Portland, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 110 miles. New Bedford’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near New Bedford

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

Airlines serving New Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of New Bedford

Most booked hotels in New Bedford

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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 385 reviews)
$175+
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Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 376 reviews)
$134+
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Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 269 reviews)
$178+
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New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 438 reviews)
$131+
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Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford
2 stars
Good (7.3, 609 reviews)
$118+
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Seaport Resort and Marina
2 stars
Good (7.2, 494 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in New Bedford

Renting a car in New Bedford costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in New Bedford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in New Bedford (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 New Bedford is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Bedford costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in New Bedford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in New Bedford (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 New Bedford is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in New Bedford

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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