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 106 km 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 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 207 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 106 km 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 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 207 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Northampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
ALBAlbany Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,159 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 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, 156 reviews)
$171+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 521 reviews)
$103+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 396 reviews)
$175+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 234 reviews)
$173+
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Hotel Northampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 539 reviews)
$166+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley - Amherst
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 461 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 74% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Northampton costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 74% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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