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 4 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Bedford departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Bedford to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 273 km from New Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Bedford, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to New Bedford takes 378 km and will cost you around $68. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 740 km. New Bedford’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to New Bedford, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Bedford departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Bedford to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 273 km from New Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Bedford, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to New Bedford takes 378 km and will cost you around $68. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 740 km. New Bedford’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Airports near New Bedford

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

Airlines serving New Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,918 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,668 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of New Bedford

Most booked hotels in New Bedford

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Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 288 reviews)
$164+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 408 reviews)
$160+
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Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 424 reviews)
$120+
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Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 282 reviews)
$166+
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Baymont by Wyndham North Dartmouth / Fall River
2 stars
Good (7.6, 437 reviews)
$77+
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Seaport Resort and Marina
2 stars
Good (7.3, 541 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in New Bedford

Renting a car in New Bedford costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in New Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in New Bedford is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Bedford costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in New Bedford.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in New Bedford is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in New Bedford

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$44/day

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$57/day

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