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You're Going to Love Quincy

With a population of 92.271, Quincy 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quincy has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Quincy

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Townshend (1250 Hancock Street) and Masons Steakhouse (1170 Hancock St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Dotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar (1250 Hancock St) and Fuji at WoC (1420 Hancock St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Quincy.

When to visit Quincy

Quincy in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quincy in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Quincy

Plane

When flying to Quincy, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Air France and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Quincy, followed by Acela. The train journey from Quincy 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 Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 299 km from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Quincy takes 378 km and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.5 km from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Quincy, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Air France and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Quincy, followed by Acela. The train journey from Quincy 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 Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 299 km from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Quincy takes 378 km and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.5 km from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Quincy

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 Quincy

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham Quincy/Boston and Best Western Adams Inn Quincy-Boston.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quincy

Most booked hotels in Quincy

citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2482 reviews)
$215+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1035 reviews)
$215+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2666 reviews)
$150+
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1078 reviews)
$124+
Staybridge Suites Boston-Quincy By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 505 reviews)
$132+
Marriott Boston Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 688 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Quincy

Renting a car in Quincy costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Quincy (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 Quincy is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Audi Q3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Quincy costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Quincy (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 Quincy is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Audi Q3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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