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.

Where to Eat in Falmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria la Civetta (133 Main Street) and La Cucina Sul Mare (237 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Falmouth

Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include Delta, Cape Air and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 3 miles from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include Delta, Cape Air and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 3 miles from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Falmouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,505 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,777 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

Innseason Resorts Harborwalk
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 327 reviews)
$97+
Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 163 reviews)
$262+
Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 47 reviews)
$158+
Admiralty Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.5, 836 reviews)
$149+
Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 418 reviews)
$114+
Woods Hole Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$237+

Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 150% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 150% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.