Falmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Falmouth

With a population of 3,799, Falmouth is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Falmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Falmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria la Civetta (133 Main Street) and La Cucina Sul Mare (237 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Falmouth

Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Falmouth

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include JetBlue, Delta and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Boston and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 6 km from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include JetBlue, Delta and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Boston and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 6 km from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Falmouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,968 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (307 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (140 reviews)
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Where to stay in Falmouth

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging and Shoreway Acres Inn & Cape Cod Lodging.

Where to stay in popular areas of Falmouth

Most booked hotels in Falmouth

Innseason Resorts Harborwalk
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 319 reviews)
$120+
Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 162 reviews)
$290+
Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 52 reviews)
$171+
Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 20 reviews)
$171+
Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 429 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Cape Cod-Falmouth
3 stars
Good (6.8, 247 reviews)
$197+

Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 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 89% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Falmouth (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. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 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 89% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Falmouth (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. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.