Worcester travel guide

Worcester Tourism | Worcester Guide

You're Going to Love Worcester

With a population of 181.045, Worcester 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 Worcester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Worcester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Sole Proprietor (118 Highland St.) and 111 Chop House (111 Shrewsbury St.) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Worcester

Italian
Wonderful (98 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (87 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (40 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (98 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (87 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (40 reviews)

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Worcester in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Worcester, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Worcester

Plane

When flying to Worcester, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Worcester include Azul, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Worcester to Providence takes 0h 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Worcester is called Worcester, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 247 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Worcester takes 97 km and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Worcester, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Worcester include Azul, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Worcester to Providence takes 0h 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Worcester is called Worcester, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 247 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Worcester takes 97 km and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,333 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

Homewood Suites By Hilton Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (9, 328 reviews)
$189+
Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 827 reviews)
$133+
Comfort Inn and Suites Sturbridge-Brimfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 503 reviews)
$113+
Hampton Inn & Suites-Worcester,MA
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 399 reviews)
$169+
AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 270 reviews)
$184+
Beechwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$265+

Renting a car in Worcester

Renting a car in Worcester costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Worcester is the Hertz branch at 561 Park Avenue, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Worcester costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Worcester is the Hertz branch at 561 Park Avenue, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.