Marblehead travel guide
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You're Going to Love Marblehead
With a population of 19,808, Marblehead is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Marblehead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Marblehead
If you’re looking for affordable options, Casa Mia (261 Washington Street) and 5 Corners Kitchen (2 School St) are great picks.
When to visit Marblehead
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marblehead 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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Marblehead, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Marblehead
Plane
When flying to Marblehead, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marblehead include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Marblehead departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Marblehead, followed by Acela. The train journey from Marblehead to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marblehead is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 14 miles from Marblehead. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marblehead, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Marblehead takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Marblehead
Where to stay in popular areas of Marblehead
Most booked hotels in Marblehead
Renting a car in Marblehead
Renting a car in Marblehead costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Marblehead.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marblehead (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 Marblehead is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Infiniti QX60 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.