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

Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairhaven in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairhaven. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 miles.

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 New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairhaven. The train journey from Fairhaven to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airlines serving Fairhaven

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairhaven

Most booked hotels in Fairhaven

Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 165 reviews)
$231+
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 251 reviews)
$198+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 241 reviews)
$189+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 116 reviews)
$213+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.7, 374 reviews)
$184+
Whalers Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.2, 93 reviews)
$158+

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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.