Provincetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Provincetown

With a population of 2,642, Provincetown is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Provincetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Provincetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pepes Wharf Restaurant (371 Commercial St) and Victor's (175 Bradford St Ext) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Provincetown

Bistro
Wonderful (211 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (12 reviews)
Bistro
Wonderful (211 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (12 reviews)

When to visit Provincetown

Provincetown in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Provincetown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, 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 January, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Provincetown, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Provincetown

Plane

When flying to Provincetown, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Provincetown. The train journey from Provincetown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Provincetown is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 50 miles from Provincetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 225 miles. The most popular bus station is Provincetown Harwich, located 1.7 miles from downtown Provincetown. Provincetown Ryder St Ext is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Provincetown, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Provincetown. The train journey from Provincetown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Provincetown is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 50 miles from Provincetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 225 miles. The most popular bus station is Provincetown Harwich, located 1.7 miles from downtown Provincetown. Provincetown Ryder St Ext is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Provincetown

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $503 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Provincetown

Most booked hotels in Provincetown

Eastwood at Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 805 reviews)
$120+
Top Mast Resort
0 stars
Excellent (10, 8 reviews)
$102+
Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 904 reviews)
$94+
Provincetown Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 861 reviews)
$171+
Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 516 reviews)
$113+
Blue Sea Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 443 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $98 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Provincetown (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.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $98 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Provincetown (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.