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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Woods Hole travel guide

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You're Going to Love Woods Hole

With a population of 781, Woods Hole is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Woods Hole deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Woods Hole

If you’re looking for affordable options, Landfall Restaurant (9 Luscombe Ave.) and Quick's Hole Tavern (29 Railroad Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Woods Hole

Woods Hole in December
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Woods Hole in December
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Woods Hole

Plane

When flying to Woods Hole, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Woods Hole departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Woods Hole, followed by Acela. The train journey from Woods Hole to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Woods Hole is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Woods Hole. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woods Hole, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Woods Hole takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Woods Hole, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Woods Hole departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Woods Hole, followed by Acela. The train journey from Woods Hole to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Woods Hole is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Woods Hole. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woods Hole, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Woods Hole takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Woods Hole

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Woods Hole

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Woods Hole

Most booked hotels in Woods Hole

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AutoCamp Cape Cod
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 209 reviews)
$185+
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Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
3 stars
Excellent (9, 212 reviews)
$245+
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Falmouth Tides
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 318 reviews)
$237+
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Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 280 reviews)
$163+
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Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1071 reviews)
$142+
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Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 689 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Woods Hole

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Woods Hole (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. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Woods Hole, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Woods Hole (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. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Woods Hole, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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