Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pittsfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pittsfield

With a population of 44 737, Pittsfield is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pittsfield has to offer.

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When to visit Pittsfield

Pittsfield in March
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pittsfield in March
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pittsfield in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pittsfield, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Pittsfield

Plane

Although Pittsfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 56 km from Pittsfield. New Windsor Stewart is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsfield departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsfield. The train journey from Pittsfield to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Pittsfield is called Pittsfield, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 km from Pittsfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsfield, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound.

Plane

Although Pittsfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 56 km from Pittsfield. New Windsor Stewart is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsfield departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsfield. The train journey from Pittsfield to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Pittsfield is called Pittsfield, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 km from Pittsfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsfield, including Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound.

Airports near Pittsfield

SWFNew Windsor Stewart
ORHWorcester
ALBAlbany Intl

Airlines serving Pittsfield

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pittsfield

Most booked hotels in Pittsfield

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Hotel on North
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 325 reviews)
$141+
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The Cornell Inn, Lenox & The Berkshires
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 686 reviews)
$169+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lenox Berkshires
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 231 reviews)
$135+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 481 reviews)
$111+
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The Yankee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1310 reviews)
$70+
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Berkshires Untold
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 308 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Pittsfield

Renting a car in Pittsfield costs $66 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pittsfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Pittsfield is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pittsfield costs $66 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pittsfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Pittsfield is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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