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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.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

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 Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 239 miles and will cost you around $26. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles. 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

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 Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 239 miles and will cost you around $26. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles. 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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, 403 reviews)
$156+
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AutoCamp Cape Cod
4 stars
Excellent (9, 228 reviews)
$188+
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Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 229 reviews)
$275+
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Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8, 291 reviews)
$124+
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Iris Hotel Cape Cod
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 56 reviews)
$103+
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Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1158 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Falmouth, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Falmouth

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$43/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

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