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

Shrewsbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shrewsbury

With a population of 33,893, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shrewsbury has to offer.

Where to Eat in Shrewsbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar (2 Grafton Street) and Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury (193 Boston Turnpike) are great picks.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shrewsbury

Plane

When flying to Shrewsbury, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Shrewsbury departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 158 miles from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Shrewsbury, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Shrewsbury departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 158 miles from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BOSBoston Logan Intl
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Homewood Suites By Hilton Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 388 reviews)
$206+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 346 reviews)
$205+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 585 reviews)
$185+
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Beechwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 194 reviews)
$261+
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Courtyard by Marriott Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8, 374 reviews)
$189+
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Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
3 stars
Good (7.6, 850 reviews)
$175+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Shrewsbury.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shrewsbury (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. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Mini (Nissan Quest 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Shrewsbury.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shrewsbury (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. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Mini (Nissan Quest 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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