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. 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, Jerry Remy's Sports Bar and Grill Fall River (1082 Davol Street) and 110 Grill - Fall River (560 William S Canning Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Fall River
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fall River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fall River to Portland takes 2h 32m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about €20 for a 2h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fall River is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 259 km from Fall River. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fall River, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Fall River takes 185 km and will cost you around €50. From New York, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 367 km. Fall River’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Fall River
Where to stay in popular areas of Fall River
Hiring a car in Fall River
Expect to pay €0.85 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 €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Fall River is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.