Pittsfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pittsfield
With a population of 44,737, Pittsfield is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pittsfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Pittsfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Eat on North - The Backlot (297 North Street) and Jae's at the Hilton Garden Inn - Pittsfield (1032 South St) are great picks.
When to visit Pittsfield
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pittsfield in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pittsfield, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Pittsfield
Plane
Although Pittsfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 35 miles from Pittsfield. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsfield departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsfield. The train journey from Pittsfield to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 41m trip. The train station in Pittsfield is called Pittsfield, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Pittsfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 123 miles from Pittsfield. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsfield, including Trailways, FlixBus and Busbud. From New York, the bus ride to Pittsfield takes 149 miles and will cost you around $50. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 330 miles.
Airlines serving Pittsfield
Where to stay in popular areas of Pittsfield
Most booked hotels in Pittsfield
Renting a car in Pittsfield
Renting a car in Pittsfield costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Pittsfield.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pittsfield (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. The most frequently booked car type in Pittsfield is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.