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.
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
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″.
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 only carrier operating train routes to Provincetown. The train journey from Provincetown 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 $11 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Provincetown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Provincetown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 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
Airlines serving Provincetown
Where to stay in Provincetown
Average rates range from around $279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $632 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Provincetown
Most booked hotels in Provincetown
Renting a car in Provincetown
Renting a car in Provincetown costs $150 per day, on average, or $300 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, 52% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.