Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58.732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wells, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Brookline takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Springfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 193 km. Brookline’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wells, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Brookline takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Springfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 193 km. Brookline’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7020 reviews)
$321+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2403 reviews)
$288+
Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 740 reviews)
$222+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 700 reviews)
$251+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 272 reviews)
$255+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3778 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (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. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (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. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.