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 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Provincetown departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. 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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. 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.

Airports near Provincetown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
HYAHyannis Barnstable
BOSBoston Logan Intl

Airlines serving Provincetown

KLM
Good (1,490 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,893 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,856 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,296 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,914 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,248 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $413 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cape Colony Inn and Breakwater Hotel. 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 69% 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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Breakwater Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1042 reviews)
$125+
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Top Mast Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 18 reviews)
$113+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (9, 165 reviews)
$90+
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Ellery Hotel Provincetown
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 392 reviews)
$159+
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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 903 reviews)
$105+
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Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1807 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $114 per day, on average, or $227 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, 40% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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.

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $114 per day, on average, or $227 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, 40% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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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