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 January
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in January
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 Christchurch and takes around 20h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Stamford takes 3h 25m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 259 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 209 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 383 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 Christchurch and takes around 20h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Stamford takes 3h 25m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 259 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 209 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 383 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River

Hiring a car in Fall River

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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 $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fall River, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.