Quincy travel guide

Quincy Tourism | Quincy Guide

You're Going to Love Quincy

With a population of 92,271, Quincy is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Quincy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Quincy

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Townshend (1250 Hancock Street) and Shaking Crab - Quincy (18 Cottage Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Quincy

Quincy in March
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quincy in March
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Quincy

Plane

When flying to Quincy, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from New York and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Quincy, followed by Acela. The train journey from Quincy to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Westerly, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 21m trip. The train station in Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Quincy takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 miles. The most popular bus station is Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.3 miles from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Quincy, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Quincy include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Quincy departs from New York and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Quincy, followed by Acela. The train journey from Quincy to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Westerly, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 21m trip. The train station in Quincy is called Quincy Center Station, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Quincy is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 miles from Quincy. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quincy, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Quincy takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 miles. The most popular bus station is Quincy Center Station MBTA, located 0.3 miles from downtown Quincy. Quincy 238 Hancock St is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Quincy

Airlines serving Quincy

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Quincy

Most booked hotels in Quincy

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7027 reviews)
$315+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2397 reviews)
$278+
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Quincy
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1388 reviews)
$210+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3763 reviews)
$170+
Staybridge Suites Boston-Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 382 reviews)
$193+
Marriott Boston Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 567 reviews)
$204+

Renting a car in Quincy

Renting a car in Quincy costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Quincy.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Quincy (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 Quincy is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Quincy costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Quincy.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Quincy (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 Quincy is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.