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.

Where to Eat in Fall River

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

When to visit Fall River

Fall River in March
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in March
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 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 27m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, CoachRun and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fall River takes 129 km and will cost you around $82. From Portland, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 185 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 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 27m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, CoachRun and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Fall River takes 129 km and will cost you around $82. From Portland, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 185 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Fall River

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Delta
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Iberia
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Austrian Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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United Airlines
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Air Canada
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River

Hiring a car in Fall River

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.56 and $24.75. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.56 and $24.75. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.