Fairhaven travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fairhaven
With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Fairhaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fairhaven
If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Olivia’s (1 Middle St) are great picks.
When to visit Fairhaven
How to Get to Fairhaven
Plane
When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Fairhaven
Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven
Most booked hotels in Fairhaven
Renting a car in Fairhaven
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairhaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fairhaven is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.