Hyannis travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hyannis
With a population of 14,120, Hyannis is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hyannis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Hyannis
Where to Eat in Hyannis
If you’re looking for affordable options, Alberto's Ristorante (360 Main Street) and Brazilian Grill - Hyannis (680 Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Hyannis
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hyannis in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, 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 March, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hyannis, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Hyannis
Plane
When flying to Hyannis, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hyannis departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hyannis, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hyannis to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hyannis is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 101 km from Hyannis. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hyannis, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Hyannis takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km. Hyannis’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Hyannis
Where to stay in Hyannis
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $354 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hyannis
Most booked hotels in Hyannis
Renting a car in Hyannis
Renting a car in Hyannis costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hyannis is the Dollar branch at 480 Barnstable Road, which is 2 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Hyannis.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hyannis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hyannis is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.