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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boston to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Boston

Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£35
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 domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £74 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Supreme Inns Boston
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£39+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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