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
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in November
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 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 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Portland, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 110 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 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 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Portland, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 110 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $550 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Provincetown, with prices from $59 to $504 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Provincetown are about 132% 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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Crowne Pointe Historic Inn Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 194 reviews)
$219+
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Top Mast Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9.9, 16 reviews)
$113+
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Truro Beach Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 189 reviews)
$171+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 128 reviews)
$113+
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Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1592 reviews)
$102+
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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 783 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $108 per day, on average, or $217 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, 34% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Provincetown is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $108 per day, on average, or $217 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, 34% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Provincetown is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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