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

Newton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newton

With a population of 85,146, Newton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Newton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Moldova (344 Watertown St) and da LaPosta (825 Washington St) are great picks.

When to visit Newton

Newton in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newton in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newton

Plane

When flying to Newton, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Newton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newton 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 Newton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Newton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Newton takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Newton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newton, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Newton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newton 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 Newton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Newton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Newton takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Newton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Newton

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Newton

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Newton

Most booked hotels in Newton

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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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Omni Parker House
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4469 reviews)
$318+
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Boston Marriott Newton
4 stars
Good (7.9, 931 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Newton

Renting a car in Newton costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Newton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Newton (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 Newton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newton costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Newton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Newton (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 Newton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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