Waltham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Waltham
With a population of 60.632, Waltham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Waltham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Waltham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria Posto (99 Third Ave) and Amuleto Mexican Table (484 Moody St) are great picks.
When to visit Waltham
How to Get to Waltham
Plane
When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waltham. The train journey from Waltham to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 20m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 291 km from Waltham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Waltham takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 367 km.
Airlines serving Waltham
Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham
Most booked hotels in Waltham
Renting a car in Waltham
Renting a car in Waltham costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Waltham (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 Waltham is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.