With a population of 28.789, Gloucester 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 Gloucester to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Latitude 43 (25 Rogers St.) and Tonno (2 Main St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mile Marker One Restaurant (75 Essex Ave) and The Rudder (73 Rocky Neck Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Gloucester.
When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Beverly (BVY), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gloucester departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gloucester 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.
Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 43 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gloucester, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.
Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Gloucester costs $43 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Gloucester.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gloucester (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. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.