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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 Cuvée at Chatham Inn (359 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Chatham

Chatham in November
Estimated hotel price
$310
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chatham in November
Estimated hotel price
$310
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 American Airlines, JetBlue, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Chatham takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 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 American Airlines, JetBlue, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Chatham takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airlines serving Chatham

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,852 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chatham

Average rates range from around $551 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $702 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham

Most booked hotels in Chatham

Captain's House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 345 reviews)
$445+
The Winstead Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 118 reviews)
$404+
Allen Harbor Rentals
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 155 reviews)
$236+
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 121 reviews)
$775+
Chatham Tides
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 253 reviews)
$445+
A Beach Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 252 reviews)
$176+

Renting a car in Chatham

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chatham, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chatham, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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