Newton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Newton
With a population of 85,146, Newton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Newton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tartufo Restaurant (22 Union St) and Four Spoons Thai Inspired Cuisine & Bar (796 Beacon St) are great picks.
When to visit Newton
How to Get to Newton
Plane
When flying to Newton, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Newton departs from New York and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newton 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 Newton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Newton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Newton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 miles. Newton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Newton
Where to stay in popular areas of Newton
Most booked hotels in Newton
Renting a car in Newton
Renting a car in Newton costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Newton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Newton (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 Newton is Premium (Land Rover Range Rover Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.