Chatham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chatham
With a population of 1,421, Chatham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chatham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Chatham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sacred Cod at Chatham Bars Inn (297 Shore Road) and Cuvée at Chatham Inn (359 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Chatham
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chatham in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, 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 March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Chatham, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Chatham
Plane
Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 30 miles from Chatham. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from Cape Air, JetBlue, Tradewind and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham 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 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 73 miles from Chatham. You’ll find branches of Budget and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Worcester, the bus ride to Chatham takes 74 miles and will cost you around $18. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 75 miles.
Airlines serving Chatham
Where to stay in Chatham
From 5-star hotels such as the Chatham Bars Inn to great affordable options like the Greyfinch Chatham Inn, Chatham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $398 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $450 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham
Most booked hotels in Chatham
Renting a car in Chatham
Renting a car in Chatham costs $89 per day, on average, or $179 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, 30% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.63 per gallon in Chatham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.61 and $58.14.