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, The Pointe Restaurant (82 Bradford Street) and Governor Bradford Restaurant (312 Commercial St) are great picks.

When to visit Provincetown

Provincetown in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Provincetown is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 50 miles from Provincetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Provincetown Harwich, located 1.7 miles from downtown Provincetown. Provincetown Ryder St Ext is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Provincetown, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Provincetown is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 50 miles from Provincetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Provincetown Harwich, located 1.7 miles from downtown Provincetown. Provincetown Ryder St Ext is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Provincetown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
HYAHyannis Barnstable
BOSBoston Logan Intl

Airlines serving Provincetown

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Provincetown, with prices from $59 to $472 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Provincetown are about 73% 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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Mercury Hotel Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 173 reviews)
$99+
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Breakwater Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1032 reviews)
$125+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (9, 163 reviews)
$102+
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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 890 reviews)
$117+
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Truro Beach Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 253 reviews)
$177+
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Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1789 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. 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.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. 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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