Fairhaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairhaven

With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Fairhaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fairhaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Olivia’s (1 Middle St) are great picks.

When to visit Fairhaven

Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairhaven

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairhaven. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairhaven. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airlines serving Fairhaven

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven

Most booked hotels in Fairhaven

Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 164 reviews)
$201+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 258 reviews)
$182+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 246 reviews)
$181+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8, 108 reviews)
$174+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 375 reviews)
$157+
Whalers Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.1, 85 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Fairhaven

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairhaven (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairhaven (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.