Watertown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watertown

With a population of 31,915, Watertown is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Watertown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Watertown

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Casa De Pedro (343 Arsenal St.) and Branch Line (321 Arsenal Street) are great picks.

When to visit Watertown

Watertown in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watertown in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Watertown

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Watertown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Watertown 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 Watertown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 183 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watertown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Watertown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Watertown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Watertown 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 Watertown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 183 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watertown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Watertown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Watertown

Airlines serving Watertown

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 Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7117 reviews)
$325+
Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 781 reviews)
$197+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2281 reviews)
$292+
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Watertown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 242 reviews)
$220+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3648 reviews)
$188+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2757 reviews)
$273+

Renting a car in Watertown

Renting a car in Watertown costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Watertown costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.