Introduction
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.

When to visit Fall River

Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$187
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 19h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 02m trip.

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 OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Fall River takes 386 km and will cost you around $66. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 491 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 19h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 02m trip.

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 OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Fall River takes 386 km and will cost you around $66. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 491 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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,268 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
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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 $19.16 and $25.54. 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 $19.16 and $25.54. 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.