Watertown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watertown

With a population of 31,915, Watertown 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 Watertown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Watertown

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Casa De Pedro (343 Arsenal St.) and Bar' Cino Watertown (47 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Watertown

Watertown in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watertown in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Watertown

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Watertown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Watertown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mystic, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 183 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watertown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Watertown takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Watertown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Watertown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mystic, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 183 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watertown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Watertown takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Watertown

Airlines serving Watertown

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6989 reviews)
$318+
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 777 reviews)
$177+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2426 reviews)
$285+
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Watertown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 247 reviews)
$221+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3798 reviews)
$170+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2842 reviews)
$270+

Renting a car in Watertown

Renting a car in Watertown costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Watertown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Watertown is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Watertown costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Watertown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Watertown is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.