Fairhaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairhaven

With a population of 16.453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Fairhaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fairhaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Saffron by the Sea (110 Middle St) are great picks.

When to visit Fairhaven

Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairhaven

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 276 km from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 97 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 276 km from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 97 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Fairhaven

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven

Most booked hotels in Fairhaven

Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 161 reviews)
$156+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 258 reviews)
$170+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 251 reviews)
$170+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 109 reviews)
$164+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 375 reviews)
$152+
Whaler Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7, 84 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Fairhaven

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairhaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairhaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.