Braintree travel guide
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You're Going to Love Braintree
With a population of 33,509, Braintree is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Braintree deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Braintree
If you’re looking for affordable options, 110 Grill - Braintree (170 Forbes Rd) and Bertucci's - Braintree (412 Franklin Street) are great picks.
When to visit Braintree
How to Get to Braintree
Plane
When flying to Braintree, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Braintree include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Braintree departs from New York and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Braintree, followed by Acela. The train journey from Braintree to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Westerly, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Braintree is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Braintree. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Braintree, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Braintree takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Braintree
Where to stay in Braintree
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonesta Simply Suites Boston Braintree and Best Western Braintree Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Braintree
Most booked hotels in Braintree
Renting a car in Braintree
Renting a car in Braintree costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Braintree.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Braintree (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 Braintree is Premium (Infiniti QX60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.