Brockton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brockton
With a population of 93,810, Brockton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brockton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Brockton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brockton in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Brockton, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Brockton
Plane
When flying to Brockton, you’ll arrive at Norwood Memorial (OWD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Brockton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brockton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brockton to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Brockton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 179 miles from Brockton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brockton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Brockton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Brockton
Where to stay in popular areas of Brockton
Most booked hotels in Brockton
Renting a car in Brockton
Renting a car in Brockton 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 Brockton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brockton (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 Brockton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.