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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, Caminito Steakhouse (7 Old South St) and Osaka Northampton (7 Old South St) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
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, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m trip. The train station in Northampton is called Northampton MA station, and is located 1.4 km from the city center.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Northampton takes 97 km and will cost you around $23. From Portland, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton Market - 48 Old South Street, located 1.3 km from downtown Northampton. Northampton Peter Pan Terminal - 1 Roundhouse Plz is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city center.

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, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Northampton to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m trip. The train station in Northampton is called Northampton MA station, and is located 1.4 km from the city center.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Northampton takes 97 km and will cost you around $23. From Portland, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton Market - 48 Old South Street, located 1.3 km from downtown Northampton. Northampton Peter Pan Terminal - 1 Roundhouse Plz is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Northampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
ALBAlbany Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Northampton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 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 (9.1, 151 reviews)
$151+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Northampton/Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 375 reviews)
$141+
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The Hotel Northampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 500 reviews)
$166+
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The Ellery
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 499 reviews)
$125+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 223 reviews)
$148+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley - Amherst
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 408 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs $36 per day, on average, or $73 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Northampton costs $36 per day, on average, or $73 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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