Barnstable travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barnstable

With a population of 47,821, Barnstable is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Barnstable deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Barnstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, Colombo's Cafe (544 Main St) and Torino Restaurant and Bar (415 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Barnstable

Barnstable in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstable in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstable

Plane

When flying to Barnstable, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstable, followed by Acela. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstable is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 97 km from Barnstable. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Barnstable 2155 Iyannough Rd, located 4 km from downtown Barnstable. Barnstable Hyannis Transp Ctr - 215 Iyannough Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Barnstable, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Barnstable departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstable, followed by Acela. The train journey from Barnstable to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstable is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 97 km from Barnstable. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstable, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Barnstable takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Barnstable 2155 Iyannough Rd, located 4 km from downtown Barnstable. Barnstable Hyannis Transp Ctr - 215 Iyannough Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Barnstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstable

Most booked hotels in Barnstable

Hyannis Travel Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2473 reviews)
$105+
Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 422 reviews)
$196+
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 595 reviews)
$158+
Lamb and Lion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 38 reviews)
$262+
Cape Codder Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1040 reviews)
$166+
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hyannis Cape Cod
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1215 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Barnstable

Renting a car in Barnstable costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Barnstable.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Barnstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Barnstable costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Barnstable.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Barnstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.