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, Victor's (175 Bradford St Ext) and Saki (258 Commercial Street) are great picks.

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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 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 (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $654 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, 789 reviews)
$155+
Top Mast Resort
0 stars
Excellent (10, 8 reviews)
$113+
Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 919 reviews)
$125+
Provincetown Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 863 reviews)
$215+
Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 522 reviews)
$151+
Surfside Hotel and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.9, 345 reviews)
$279+

Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $124 per day, on average, or $249 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, 39% 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 $124 per day, on average, or $249 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, 39% 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.