Chatham travel guide

Chatham Tourism | Chatham Guide

You're Going to Love Chatham

With a population of 1,421, Chatham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chatham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Chatham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sacred Cod - Chatham Bars Inn (297 Shore Road) and Bluefins Chatham Sushi And Sake Bar (531 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Chatham

Chatham in February
Estimated hotel price
$307
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chatham in February
Estimated hotel price
$307
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chatham in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Chatham, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Chatham

Plane

Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 48 km from Chatham. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 118 km from Chatham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Plane

Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 48 km from Chatham. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 118 km from Chatham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Airlines serving Chatham

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Chatham

Average rates range from around $378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $542 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham

Most booked hotels in Chatham

Captain's House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 183 reviews)
$398+
Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 114 reviews)
$202+
A Beach Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 164 reviews)
$176+
Chatham Tides
2 stars
Excellent (9, 158 reviews)
$368+
The Winstead Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 49 reviews)
$247+
Chatham Wayside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 116 reviews)
$340+

Renting a car in Chatham

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chatham (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chatham (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.