Amherst, MA Vacation Rentals
Check prices for these upcoming dates
Amherst Travel Guide
Amherst is a vibrant town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts that is full of adventure for vacationers. In particular, there are three colleges in town to visit, as well as fascinating museums to spend time in in the afternoons. In the downtown area, the atmosphere is lively and there are a host of coffee shops and art galleries, as well as boutiques for some retail therapy. In particular, Amherst is known for its fantastic book stores and the Amherst Farmers’ Market.
Things to Do in Amherst
One of the top museums in Amherst include Emily Dickinson Museum. This was the birthplace of Emily Dickinson and visitors can learn about her poetry. There is also the fascinating Amherst Collect Museum of Natural History. There is everything from exhibits on dinosaurs to gemstones to view. In addition, there is the Yiddish Book Center on the Hampshire College campus. To explore the outdoors and discover the beautiful surroundings of Amherst, head to The Notch. Here you'll find great hiking trails here and spectacular views. In addition, there is the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.
Best Time to Visit Amherst
The summer and the fall are the best times to visit Amherst.
The Weather in Amherst
This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Amherst. The warmest months in Amherst are June and May, when temperatures reach 96 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to -5 ˚F. The wettest month in Amherst is March with 6 inches of rain, while the driest month is August with 1.3 inches of rain.
What Expert Travelers Think
— My favorite thing about AllTheRooms is that it combines both rentals and hotels available so you can see an entire view of what is available in a certain area. I was able to see listings on AllTheRooms that I never even saw on other travel sites!
Daniella FloresILIKETODABBLE— I love AllTheRooms because it enables me to compare a range of providers in just one search. I'd normally spend time checking prices across a range of platforms by visiting different websites one-by-one, so this helps me to save time on my accommodation searches while planning my upcoming trips
Kacie MorganThe Rare Welsh Bit— The great thing about AllTheRooms is their ability to cover all bases. If you are travelling solo, with a partner, friends or even a larger family. There is something there for everyone and that is a hugely powerful tool that I believe it boasts moreso than competitors.
Max HobbsLTL Mandarin School
Vacation Rentals in Amherst
Find the perfect rental for your trip at AllTheRooms.com. We aggregate Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and others. AllTheRooms has 257 rentals, hotels and other great places to stay while you enjoy Amherst, with everything from budget hostels and homestays to extravagant Airbnbs and hotels. For those traveling on a budget, the most economical place to stay in Amherst is available at $18 per night. A typical accommodation in Amherst costs on average $121 per night.
If you need to stay connected during your vacation, then you can choose from over 174 accommodations in Amherst that have WiFi. We have 42 accommodations that include a breakfast included. You can maintain your workout routine by staying at one of 7 accommodations that provide gym facilities. If you are driving to Amherst, you'll want to pick from 171 places to stay that provide parking. We have 10 vacation rentals that have a pool or jacuzzi.
If you're traveling with a furry friend, then make sure to choose one of the 27 pet-friendly accommodations available.
AllTheRooms aggregates vacation rentals, hotels and other bespoke accommodation types from loads of providers in Amherst, including 172 places to stay from Airbnb, 5 accommodations from Priceline and 3 places to stay from Agoda
196 of the rentals in Amherst have been rated by previous guests. They rated 83% as great. You can instantly book any of 64 places to stay right now.