Harwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harwich

With a population of 13,059, Harwich is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Harwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Harwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Twenty Eight Atlantic at Wequassett Resort (2173 Route 28) and Outer Bar & Grille at Wequassett Resort (2173 Head of the Bay Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse (4 Depot Rd) and Tides Kitchen & Bar (30 Earle Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Harwich.

When to visit Harwich

Harwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harwich

Plane

When flying to Harwich, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harwich to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 70 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Harwich takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

When flying to Harwich, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harwich to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 70 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Harwich takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Harwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich

Most booked hotels in Harwich

A Beach Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 163 reviews)
$142+
Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 106 reviews)
$93+
Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 431 reviews)
$194+
The Winstead Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 48 reviews)
$294+
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 593 reviews)
$148+
Wequassett Resort And Golf Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 37 reviews)
$428+

Renting a car in Harwich

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.