Chelsea travel guide

Chelsea Tourism | Chelsea Guide

You're Going to Love Chelsea

With a population of 35,177, Chelsea is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chelsea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Chelsea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lime (73 Winnisimmet St) and Kushala Sip Coffee House + Tapas Bar (140 Pearl St) are great picks.

When to visit Chelsea

Chelsea in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chelsea in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chelsea 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Chelsea, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Chelsea

Plane

When flying to Chelsea, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelsea include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chelsea, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chelsea to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Chelsea takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Chelsea, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelsea include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chelsea, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chelsea to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Chelsea takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Chelsea

Airlines serving Chelsea

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chelsea

Most booked hotels in Chelsea

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7044 reviews)
$313+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2362 reviews)
$273+
Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1374 reviews)
$208+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 230 reviews)
$222+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3746 reviews)
$171+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 515 reviews)
$211+

Renting a car in Chelsea

Renting a car in Chelsea costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Chelsea.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chelsea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chelsea, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Chelsea costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Chelsea.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chelsea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chelsea, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.