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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 383 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 383 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 (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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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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Innseason Resorts Surfside
3 stars
Excellent (9, 360 reviews)
$102+
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Falmouth Tides
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 412 reviews)
$171+
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Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 229 reviews)
$275+
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Iris Hotel Cape Cod
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 66 reviews)
$118+
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The Coonamessett
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 501 reviews)
$126+
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Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1191 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Falmouth

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$65/day

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