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

Northampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Northampton

With a population of 28,549, Northampton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Northampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Caminito Steakhouse (7 Old South St) and Osaka Northampton (7 Old South St) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northampton

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 66 miles from Northampton. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New York takes 4h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m trip. The train station in Northampton is called Northampton MA station, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 129 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Northampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 238 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton Market - 48 Old South Street, located 0.8 miles from downtown Northampton. Northampton Peter Pan Terminal - 1 Roundhouse Plz is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 66 miles from Northampton. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New York takes 4h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m trip. The train station in Northampton is called Northampton MA station, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 129 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Northampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 238 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton Market - 48 Old South Street, located 0.8 miles from downtown Northampton. Northampton Peter Pan Terminal - 1 Roundhouse Plz is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Northampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
ALBAlbany Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,352 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,238 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

Most booked hotels in Northampton

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Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 152 reviews)
$156+
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The Hotel Northampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 511 reviews)
$166+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 510 reviews)
$123+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 389 reviews)
$169+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley - Amherst
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 438 reviews)
$106+
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Hampton Inn Hadley-Amherst Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 351 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Northampton costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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