With a population of 31,394, Lexington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lexington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Town Meeting (Formerly Known as Artistry on the Green) (2027 Massachusetts Avenue) and Il Casale - Lexington (1727 Masschusetts Ave) are great picks.
When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lexington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lexington to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lexington, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Lexington takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Renting a car in Lexington costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lexington.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lexington (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 Lexington is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.