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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Worcester travel guide

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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.

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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. For delicious green meals, Tropeiro's Grill Brazilian Steakhouse - Worcester (480 Shrewsbury St) and El Basha -Belmont St.- ERB (424 Belmont St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Worcester.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Worcester 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. The train station in Worcester is called Worcester, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Worcester, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Worcester 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. The train station in Worcester is called Worcester, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BOSBoston Logan Intl
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 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 Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

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Homewood Suites By Hilton Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 388 reviews)
$206+
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Wellsworth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1172 reviews)
$116+
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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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Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1012 reviews)
$111+
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Beechwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 194 reviews)
$261+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Renting a car in Worcester costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Worcester is the Budget branch at 241 Grove Street, which is 1 mile from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Worcester costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Worcester is the Budget branch at 241 Grove Street, which is 1 mile from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Worcester

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Economy
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