Peabody travel guide
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You're Going to Love Peabody
With a population of 51,251, Peabody is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Peabody deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Peabody
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amigo's Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar (210 Andover St) and Stanzy's Country Ranch (1 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Peabody
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peabody in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Peabody, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.
How to Get to Peabody
Plane
When flying to Peabody, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Peabody include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Peabody departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Peabody, followed by Acela. The train journey from Peabody to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Peabody is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 200 miles from Peabody. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peabody, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Peabody takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Peabody
Where to stay in Peabody
Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peabody
Most booked hotels in Peabody
Renting a car in Peabody
Renting a car in Peabody costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Peabody.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Peabody (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Peabody is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.