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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip.

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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 362 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip.

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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 362 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.

Airlines serving Provincetown

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $508 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Provincetown

Most booked hotels in Provincetown

Eastwood at Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 803 reviews)
$122+
Top Mast Resort
0 stars
Excellent (10, 8 reviews)
$96+
Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 908 reviews)
$100+
Provincetown Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 865 reviews)
$171+
Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 516 reviews)
$113+
Blue Sea Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 443 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $98 per day, on average, or $196 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, 27% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $98 per day, on average, or $196 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, 27% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.