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When to visit
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
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in March
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to Mystic takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 47m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. 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 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Falmouth to Mystic takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 47m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Falmouth, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. 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 (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 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 (9, 412 reviews)
$153+
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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, 498 reviews)
$132+
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Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1173 reviews)
$120+
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Inn on the Square
3 stars
Good (7.9, 287 reviews)
$115+
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Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 732 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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, 22% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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, 22% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Falmouth

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$50/day

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