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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, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Northampton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 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, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Northampton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 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 (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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, 471 reviews)
$185+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 351 reviews)
$189+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 151 reviews)
$200+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 214 reviews)
$189+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 367 reviews)
$167+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 465 reviews)
$180+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 $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. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Northampton costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 $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. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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