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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, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 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 OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Chatham takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 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, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 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 OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Chatham takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airlines serving Chatham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chatham

Average rates range from around $552 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $511 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham

Most booked hotels in Chatham

The Winstead Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 118 reviews)
$340+
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 119 reviews)
$478+
Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 148 reviews)
$132+
Captain's House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 337 reviews)
$304+
Kingfisher Harwich Port
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 130 reviews)
$223+
A Beach Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 250 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Chatham

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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