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 December
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$163
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, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 49m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 58m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Concord Coach Lines. 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, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 49m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 58m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Concord Coach Lines. 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 (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,250 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,789 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,195 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,994 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, 151 reviews)
$133+
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The Hotel Northampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 510 reviews)
$184+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 503 reviews)
$109+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 379 reviews)
$142+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley - Amherst
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 418 reviews)
$88+
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Hampton Inn Hadley-Amherst Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 345 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Northampton costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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