Cambridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cambridge

With a population of 12,326, Cambridge is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cambridge to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cambridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dive Club (501 Poplar St) and Rock Lobstah (315 Gay St) are great picks.

When to visit Cambridge

Cambridge in February
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cambridge in February
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cambridge in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cambridge, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Cambridge

Plane

Although Cambridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salisbury-Ocean City (SBY), which is located 34 miles from Cambridge. The shortest domestic flight to Cambridge departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cambridge.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 260 miles. Cambridge’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Cambridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salisbury-Ocean City (SBY), which is located 34 miles from Cambridge. The shortest domestic flight to Cambridge departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cambridge.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 260 miles. Cambridge’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cambridge

Airlines serving Cambridge

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (508 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (722 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,601 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cambridge

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Cambridge and Holiday Inn Express Cambridge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge

Most booked hotels in Cambridge

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 244 reviews)
$133+
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 314 reviews)
$248+
Comfort Inn & Suites Cambridge
2 stars
Good (7.7, 285 reviews)
$112+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge
2 stars
Good (6, 380 reviews)
$96+
Cambridge Inn
2 stars
Okay (5, 323 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Cambridge

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cambridge (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.

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cambridge (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.