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 April
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in April
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 46m.

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.

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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 46m.

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.

Airports near Provincetown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
HYAHyannis Barnstable
BOSBoston Logan Intl

Airlines serving Provincetown

Lufthansa
Good (8,106 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,895 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,271 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,306 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $320 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $597 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gifford House and Surfside Hotel and Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Provincetown, with prices from $59 to $928 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Provincetown are about 143% 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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Seaglass Inn & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 549 reviews)
$225+
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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 911 reviews)
$147+
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Top Mast Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 18 reviews)
$205+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (9, 166 reviews)
$164+
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Harbor Hotel Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1172 reviews)
$251+
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Mercury Hotel Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 170 reviews)
$260+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $115 per day, on average, or $230 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, 16% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Provincetown, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $115 per day, on average, or $230 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, 16% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Provincetown, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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