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 November
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Provincetown in November
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 239 miles and will cost you around $26. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Provincetown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Provincetown to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 239 miles and will cost you around $26. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVCProvincetown

Airlines serving Provincetown

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Provincetown

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 $417 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Provincetown are about 117% 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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Top Mast Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 18 reviews)
$102+
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Brass Key Guesthouse Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, 131 reviews)
$218+
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Prince of Whales
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 160 reviews)
$102+
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Dune Crest Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 887 reviews)
$190+
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Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1755 reviews)
$90+
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Harbor Hotel Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1169 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Provincetown

Renting a car in Provincetown costs $113 per day, on average, or $225 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. 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 $113 per day, on average, or $225 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. 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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