Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Provincetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Provincetown

With a population of 2.642, Provincetown is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Provincetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Provincetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pepes Wharf Restaurant (371 Commercial St) and Victor's (175 Bradford St Ext) are great picks.

When to visit Provincetown

Provincetown in November
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in November
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Provincetown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Provincetown, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Provincetown

Plane

When flying to Provincetown, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Provincetown is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 80 km from Provincetown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Providence, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 97 km and will cost you around $15. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Provincetown Harwich, located 2.7 km from downtown Provincetown. Provincetown Ryder St Ext is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Provincetown, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Provincetown is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 80 km from Provincetown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Providence, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 97 km and will cost you around $15. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Provincetown Harwich, located 2.7 km from downtown Provincetown. Provincetown Ryder St Ext is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Provincetown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVCProvincetown

Airlines serving Provincetown

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,136 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $526 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cape Colony Inn and Breakwater Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Provincetown, with prices from $59 to $424 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Provincetown are about 123% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Provincetown by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Provincetown

Most booked hotels in Provincetown

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Top Mast Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 18 reviews)
$102+
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Crowne Pointe Historic Inn Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 213 reviews)
$220+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 157 reviews)
$102+
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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 885 reviews)
$167+
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Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1749 reviews)
$101+
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Harbor Hotel Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1165 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $143 per day, on average, or $285 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, 43% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Provincetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Provincetown, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $143 per day, on average, or $285 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, 43% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Provincetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Provincetown, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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