Introduction
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.

When to visit Falmouth

Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in February
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include JetBlue, Cape Air and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Des Moines and takes around 2h 47m.

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.

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 JetBlue, Cape Air and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Des Moines and takes around 2h 47m.

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.

Airlines serving Falmouth

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,213 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,621 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 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

Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
3 stars
Excellent (9, 229 reviews)
$234+
AutoCamp Cape Cod
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 250 reviews)
$81+
Falmouth Tides
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 453 reviews)
$254+
Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 269 reviews)
$140+
Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1254 reviews)
$120+
Iris Hotel Cape Cod
3 stars
Excellent (8, 102 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Falmouth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Falmouth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.