Salem travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salem
With a population of 41,340, Salem is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Salem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Salem
If you’re looking for affordable options, Turner's Seafood - Salem (43 Church St) and Nathaniel's At The Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Sq) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hotel Salem - The Roof (209 Essex St) and The Babe (268 Washington St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Salem.
When to visit Salem
How to Get to Salem
Plane
When flying to Salem, 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 Salem include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Salem departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Salem, followed by Acela. The train journey from Salem 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 Salem is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 14 miles from Salem. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salem, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Salem takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Salem
Where to stay in popular areas of Salem
Most booked hotels in Salem
Renting a car in Salem
Renting a car in Salem costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Salem.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Salem (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 Salem is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.