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Falmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Falmouth

With a population of 3 799, Falmouth is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, 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.

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When to visit Falmouth

Falmouth in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Falmouth

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 6 km from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 296 km from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 6 km from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Falmouth

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Falmouth

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Falmouth

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging and Shoreway Acres Inn & Cape Cod Lodging.

Where to stay in popular areas of Falmouth

Most booked hotels in Falmouth

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Falmouth Tides
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 412 reviews)
$154+
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Iris Hotel Cape Cod
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 66 reviews)
$113+
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The Coonamessett
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 501 reviews)
$123+
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Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1190 reviews)
$120+
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Inn on the Square
3 stars
Good (7.9, 285 reviews)
$117+
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Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 733 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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, 16% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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, 16% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Falmouth

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