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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Northampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Northampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 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

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,896 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,389 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,167 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,551 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,259 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 (8.8, 153 reviews)
$138+
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The Hotel Northampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 511 reviews)
$165+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 509 reviews)
$132+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 388 reviews)
$169+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 230 reviews)
$170+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley - Amherst
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 437 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Northampton costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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