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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in March
Estimated hotel price
$141
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. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to Worcester takes 0h 52m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including OurBus, CoachRun and 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. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to Worcester takes 0h 52m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including OurBus, CoachRun and 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.

Airports near Falmouth

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

Airlines serving Falmouth

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 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 Red Horse Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Falmouth

Most booked hotels in Falmouth

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Falmouth Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 412 reviews)
$157+
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Innseason Resorts Surfside
3 stars
Excellent (9, 359 reviews)
$107+
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Iris Hotel Cape Cod
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 65 reviews)
$113+
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Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8, 291 reviews)
$121+
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Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1171 reviews)
$109+
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Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 732 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Falmouth

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate
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