Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Boston

Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
€39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
€39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Located 11 km from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest flight to Boston from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Located 11 km from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,956 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,931 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,158 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.31 and €24.41. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.31 and €24.41. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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