Nantucket travel guide
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You're Going to Love Nantucket
With a population of 7,446, Nantucket is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Nantucket deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Nantucket
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Nantucket
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant (50 Easton Street) and The Proprietors (9 India Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sister Ship (29 Centre St.) and G23 ACK 2023 (19 North Water St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nantucket.
When to visit Nantucket
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nantucket in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Nantucket, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Nantucket
Plane
When flying to Nantucket, you’ll arrive at Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Nantucket include American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Nantucket departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 31m.
Car
Another option to get to Nantucket is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 89 miles from Nantucket. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Airlines serving Nantucket
Where to stay in Nantucket
Average rates range from around $597 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,761 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Anchor Inn and Blue Iris by Life House.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nantucket
Most booked hotels in Nantucket
Renting a car in Nantucket
Renting a car in Nantucket costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Nantucket.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nantucket (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 Nantucket is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.