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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, The Tunnel Bar (125 A Pleasant St) and Platform Sports Bar / The Deck Bar (125 A Pleasant St) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 American Airlines, Air France, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 30m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Northampton takes 235 miles and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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 American Airlines, Air France, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 30m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Northampton takes 235 miles and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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 (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

Most booked hotels in Northampton

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The Hotel Northampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 481 reviews)
$165+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 364 reviews)
$160+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 221 reviews)
$175+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 489 reviews)
$131+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 390 reviews)
$141+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 152 reviews)
$188+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Northampton 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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