Harwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harwich

With a population of 13,059, Harwich is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Harwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Harwich

Harwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harwich

Plane

When flying to Harwich, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harwich to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 70 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Harwich takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Harwich, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harwich to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 70 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Harwich takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airlines serving Harwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Harwich

Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $432 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich

Most booked hotels in Harwich

A Beach Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 164 reviews)
$142+
Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 109 reviews)
$134+
Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 422 reviews)
$195+
The Winstead Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 48 reviews)
$283+
Wequassett Resort And Golf Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 38 reviews)
$432+
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 595 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Harwich

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Harwich (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Harwich (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.