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
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fall River in December
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 20m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 185 km and will cost you around $47. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 249 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 20m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 185 km and will cost you around $47. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 249 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,674 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,139 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,832 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,349 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,114 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River

Hiring a car in Fall River

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.51 and $23.35. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Dodge Durango or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.51 and $23.35. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Dodge Durango or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.