Dedham travel guide

Dedham Tourism | Dedham Guide

You're Going to Love Dedham

With a population of 24,729, Dedham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dedham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dedham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Dedham (660 Legacy Pl) and The Brickhouse Cafe (107 Bridge St) are great picks.

When to visit Dedham

Dedham in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dedham in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dedham in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Dedham, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.

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How to Get to Dedham

Plane

When flying to Dedham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dedham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Dedham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dedham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dedham 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 Dedham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Dedham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dedham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Dedham 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 Dedham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dedham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Dedham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dedham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dedham 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 Dedham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Dedham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Dedham

Airlines serving Dedham

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 Dedham

Most booked hotels in Dedham

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+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3746 reviews)
$171+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2805 reviews)
$270+
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2674 reviews)
$302+
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8, 6095 reviews)
$289+

Renting a car in Dedham

Renting a car in Dedham costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Dedham.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dedham (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. The most frequently booked car type in Dedham is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dedham costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Dedham.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dedham (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. The most frequently booked car type in Dedham is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.