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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 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Quincy. The train journey from Quincy to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including Bus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Quincy takes 240 miles and will cost you around $31. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles. The most popular bus station is Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.3 miles from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Quincy, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Quincy. The train journey from Quincy to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including Bus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Quincy takes 240 miles and will cost you around $31. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles. The most popular bus station is Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.3 miles from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Quincy

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Quincy

Most booked hotels in Quincy

citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2365 reviews)
$207+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 957 reviews)
$281+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2553 reviews)
$193+
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1048 reviews)
$205+
Marriott Boston Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 671 reviews)
$176+
Staybridge Suites Boston-Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 451 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in Quincy

Renting a car in Quincy costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Quincy.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Quincy is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Quincy costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Quincy.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Quincy is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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