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. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in February
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in February
Estimated hotel price
£41
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 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boston, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boston, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus.

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£41+
The Lord Grey Hotel
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£46+

Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.