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 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gloucester departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gloucester. The train journey from Gloucester to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 27 miles 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 Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $357 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.