Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Chatham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sacred Cod at Chatham Bars Inn (297 Shore Road) and Bluefins Chatham Sushi And Sake Bar (531 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Chatham

Chatham in January
Estimated hotel price
$309
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chatham in January
Estimated hotel price
$309
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Delta, JetBlue, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to New York takes 4h 09m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $15 for a 4h 57m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Chatham takes 110 miles and will cost you around $50. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 130 miles.

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 Delta, JetBlue, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to New York takes 4h 09m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $15 for a 4h 57m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Chatham takes 110 miles and will cost you around $50. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Chatham

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
ACKNantucket Memorial

Airlines serving Chatham

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,691 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,179 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,433 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chatham

Average rates range from around $331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $405 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham

Most booked hotels in Chatham

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Chatham Bars Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 198 reviews)
$353+
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Captain's House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 367 reviews)
$225+
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Chatham Seafarer Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 192 reviews)
$186+
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Chatham Tides
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 273 reviews)
$184+
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Old Harbor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 270 reviews)
$260+
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Chatham Wayside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 186 reviews)
$178+
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Renting a car in Chatham

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chatham, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chatham, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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