Wellesley travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wellesley
With a population of 27,982, Wellesley is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wellesley has to offer.
Where to Eat in Wellesley
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bocado Tapas Wine Bar – Wellesley (45 Church St.) and Wellesley Tavern (165 Linden St) are great picks.
When to visit Wellesley
How to Get to Wellesley
Plane
When flying to Wellesley, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellesley departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wellesley, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wellesley to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wellesley is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 175 miles from Wellesley. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellesley, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Wellesley takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.
Airlines serving Wellesley
Where to stay in Wellesley
Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wellesley
Most booked hotels in Wellesley
Renting a car in Wellesley
Renting a car in Wellesley costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Wellesley.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Wellesley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Wellesley is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.