Fitchburg travel guide

Fitchburg Tourism | Fitchburg Guide

You're Going to Love Fitchburg

With a population of 40,318, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Fitchburg

Fitchburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fitchburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fitchburg

Plane

Although Fitchburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 22 miles from Fitchburg. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fitchburg departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fitchburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 169 miles from Fitchburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fitchburg, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fitchburg takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Fitchburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 22 miles from Fitchburg. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fitchburg departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fitchburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 169 miles from Fitchburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fitchburg, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Fitchburg takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Fitchburg

Airlines serving Fitchburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fitchburg

Most booked hotels in Fitchburg

The Groton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 130 reviews)
$213+
DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 344 reviews)
$181+
Springhill Suites Devens Common Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 234 reviews)
$150+
Hilton Garden Inn Devens Common
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 225 reviews)
$163+
Great Wolf Lodge New England
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 192 reviews)
$235+
The Colonial Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 407 reviews)
$175+

Renting a car in Fitchburg

Renting a car in Fitchburg costs $67 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Fitchburg.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fitchburg (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 Fitchburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fitchburg costs $67 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Fitchburg.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fitchburg (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 Fitchburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.