Nahant travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nahant

With a population of 3,410, Nahant is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nahant to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Nahant

Plane

When flying to Nahant, 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 Nahant include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Nahant departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Nahant, followed by Acela. The train journey from Nahant 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 Nahant is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 196 miles from Nahant. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nahant, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Nahant takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nahant, 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 Nahant include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Nahant departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Nahant, followed by Acela. The train journey from Nahant 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 Nahant is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 196 miles from Nahant. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nahant, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Nahant takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Nahant

Airlines serving Nahant

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nahant

Most booked hotels in Nahant

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7055 reviews)
$316+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2338 reviews)
$276+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3730 reviews)
$173+
Omni Parker House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2798 reviews)
$269+
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2671 reviews)
$304+
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8, 6085 reviews)
$288+

Renting a car in Nahant

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nahant (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. Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Nahant, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nahant (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. Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Nahant, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.