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Falmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Falmouth

With a population of 1,855, Falmouth is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Falmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Falmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dockside Grill (215 Foreside Road) and Portland Yacht Club (40 Old Powerhouse Rd) are great picks.

How to Get to Falmouth

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $117 for a 8h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 104 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 135 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $117 for a 8h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 104 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 135 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airports near Falmouth

PWMPortland
MHTManchester
PSMPortsmouth Pease Intl

Airlines serving Falmouth

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Falmouth

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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 307 reviews)
$165+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1158 reviews)
$217+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1595 reviews)
$132+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 511 reviews)
$138+
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Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2348 reviews)
$101+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Portland ME
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 1609 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Falmouth

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Falmouth (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. The most frequently booked car type in Falmouth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Falmouth (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. The most frequently booked car type in Falmouth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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