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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in April
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

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 Movly and Sixt, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

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 Movly and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Provincetown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVCProvincetown

Airlines serving Provincetown

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $478 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Provincetown, with prices from $59 to $512 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Provincetown are about 157% 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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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 946 reviews)
$301+
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Top Mast Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 18 reviews)
$195+
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Breakwater Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1101 reviews)
$113+
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Cape Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1909 reviews)
$113+
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Truro Beach Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 262 reviews)
$178+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 197 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $173 per day, on average, or $346 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, 49% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $173 per day, on average, or $346 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, 49% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

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