Brookline travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brookline
With a population of 58,732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Brookline
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.
When to visit Brookline
How to Get to Brookline
Plane
When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline 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 Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Brookline takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Brookline
Where to stay in Brookline
Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $193 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline
Most booked hotels in Brookline
Renting a car in Brookline
Renting a car in Brookline costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (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 Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.