Boston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Boston
With a population of 617,594, Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boston has to offer.
Where to Eat in Boston
Back Bay is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Boston. These include popular favourites such as Krasi (48 Gloucester St), Atlantic Fish (761 Boylston Street) and The Capital Grille - Boston (900 Boylston St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Boston (4 Columbus Avenue) and Island Creek Oyster Bar - Boston (500 Commonwealth Avenue) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Tony's Place (188 Baker St), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Servia (126 State St), in Back Bay. For delicious green meals, Cafeteria Boston (279a Newbury Street) and Moxies - Boston Seaport (899 Congress St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Boston.
When to visit Boston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boston in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Boston, with an average rainfall of 78 mm.
How to Get to Boston
Plane
Boston is served by 2 airports: Boston Harbor SPB (BNH) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS). The closest to the city centre of Boston is Boston Harbor SPB, which is located 1 mile from the city centre. Further away is Boston Logan Airport, 3 miles from the centre of Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Boston to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about AED 55 for a 2h 33m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Boston Back Bay is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston South Station, located 0.6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 187 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Boston takes 80 miles and will cost you around AED 110. From Portland, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Boston 39 Dalton Street, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Boston. Boston Allston is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Boston
Where to stay in Boston
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel Boston to great affordable options like the Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District, Boston offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 979 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 2,092 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Boston and Hi Boston Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Boston, with prices from AED 330 to AED 2,960 per night. Back Bay is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Boston are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Boston’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include W Boston, Marriott Vacation Club at Custom House, Boston and The Langham, Boston.
Back Bay - Newbury Guest House, The Eliot Hotel and Mandarin Oriental, Boston have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Back Bay will cost you about AED 728 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Boston
Most booked hotels in Boston
Hiring a car in Boston
Hiring a car in Boston costs AED 270 per day, on average, or AED 1,621 if you want to hire it for 6 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Boston is the Dollar branch at 100 Tomahawk Drive, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.11. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.