Salem travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salem
With a population of 41,340, Salem is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Salem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Salem
If you’re looking for affordable options, Turner's Seafood - Salem (43 Church St) and The Salem Inn (7 Summer St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hotel Salem - The Roof (209 Essex St) and The Babe (268 Washington St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Salem.
When to visit Salem
How to Get to Salem
Plane
When flying to Salem, 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 Salem include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Salem departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Salem. The train journey from Salem 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 Salem is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 14 miles from Salem. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salem, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Salem takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.
Airlines serving Salem
Where to stay in popular areas of Salem
Most booked hotels in Salem
Renting a car in Salem
Renting a car in Salem costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 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 64% cheaper than airport locations in Salem.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Salem (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. The most frequently booked car type in Salem is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.