With a population of 153,060, Springfield is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Springfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, 350 Grill (350 Worthington Street) and The Student Prince Cafe (8 Fort St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Springfield in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Springfield, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
When flying to Springfield, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 12 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Springfield. The train station in Springfield is called Springfield, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 118 miles from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates bus routes to Springfield. The most popular bus station is Springfield The Big E, located 1.2 miles from downtown Springfield. Springfield Hilton Garden Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Springfield costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Springfield (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. Mini (Volkswagen Routan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Springfield, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$37/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$49/day