Bedford travel guide

Bedford Tourism | Bedford Guide

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

Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $27. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.

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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bedford to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Portland, the bus ride to Bedford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $27. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Bedford

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 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 Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1114 reviews)
$152+
Hilton Boston/Woburn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1074 reviews)
$163+
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica/Bedford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 292 reviews)
$148+
Boston Marriott Burlington
4 stars
Good (7.8, 397 reviews)
$180+
Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.4, 627 reviews)
$130+
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1097 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $114 per day, on average, or $457 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, 34% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $114 per day, on average, or $457 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, 34% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.