Boston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Boston
With a population of 617,594, Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Boston
Back Bay is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Boston. These include popular favourites such as Krasi (48 Gloucester St), The Capital Grille - Boston (900 Boylston St) and Grill 23 & Bar (161 Berkeley Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Boston (4 Columbus Avenue) and Island Creek Oyster Bar - Boston (500 Commonwealth Avenue) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Tony's Place (188 Baker St), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Servia (126 State St), in Back Bay. For delicious green meals, Cafeteria Boston (279a Newbury Street) and Moxies - Boston Seaport (899 Congress St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Boston.
When to visit Boston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boston in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Boston, with an average rainfall of 78 mm.
How to Get to Boston
Plane
Boston is served by 2 airports: Boston Harbor SPB (BNH) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS). The closest to the city centre of Boston is Boston Harbor SPB, which is located 1 km from the city centre. Further away is Boston Logan Airport, 4 km from the centre of Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Boston to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about RM 129 for a 2h 30m trip. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Boston Back Bay is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston South Station, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 302 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Boston takes 362 km and will cost you around RM 167. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 676 km. The most popular bus station is Boston 39 Dalton Street, located 2.7 km from the city centre of Boston. Boston Allston is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Boston
Where to stay in Boston
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel Boston to great affordable options like the Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District, Boston offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 1,229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,744 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Boston and Hi Boston Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Boston, with prices from RM 442 to RM 3,849 per night. Back Bay is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Boston are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
South End - In Boston’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Revolution Hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown and Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End.
East Boston - Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport, Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor and Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in East Boston will cost you about RM 720 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Boston
Most booked hotels in Boston
Hiring a car in Boston
Hiring a car in Boston costs RM 296 per day, on average, or RM 591 if you want to hire it for 2 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Boston is the Dollar branch at 100 Tomahawk Drive, which is 2 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.92 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.02 and RM 78.69. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Boston
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
RM 268/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
RM 284/day