Bedford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bedford
With a population of 12,502, Bedford is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bedford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tashan (213 Burlington Rd) and The Melting Pot - Bedford/Burlington (213 Burlington Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Bedford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Bedford
Plane
When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Bedford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Bedford
Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford
Most booked hotels in Bedford
Renting a car in Bedford
Renting a car in Bedford costs $95 per day, on average, or $379 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bedford is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 200 Hanscom Dr, which is 0 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bedford (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. Full-size (Chrysler 200 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bedford, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Bedford
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$46/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$48/day