Worcester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Worcester
With a population of 181,045, Worcester is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Worcester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Worcester
Where to Eat in Worcester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Sole Proprietor (118 Highland St.) and 111 Chop House (111 Shrewsbury St.) are great picks.
When to visit Worcester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Worcester in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Worcester, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Worcester
Plane
When flying to Worcester, you’ll arrive at Worcester (ORH), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Worcester 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. The train station in Worcester is called Worcester, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Worcester takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester
Most booked hotels in Worcester
Renting a car in Worcester
Renting a car in Worcester costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Worcester is the Budget branch at 375 Airport Drive, which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Worcester (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 Worcester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Worcester
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$41/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$54/day