Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Fall River travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fall River

With a population of 88 857, Fall River is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fall River to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Fall River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Douro Steakhouse (37 Purchase Street) and Barca Restaurant (85 Columbia St) are great picks.

When to visit Fall River

Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fall River in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Fall River, with an average rainfall of 74 mm.

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How to Get to Fall River

Plane

When flying to Fall River, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fall River from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 74 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 185 km and will cost you around $95. From New York, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 386 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Fall River, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fall River from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 74 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 185 km and will cost you around $95. From New York, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 386 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Fall River

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Fall River

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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United Airlines
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Iberia
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River

Hiring a car in Fall River

Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Fall River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.09 and $25.45. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fall River, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Fall River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.09 and $25.45. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fall River, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.