Falmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Falmouth

With a population of 3,799, Falmouth is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Falmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Falmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria la Civetta (133 Main Street) and La Cucina Sul Mare (237 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Falmouth

Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Falmouth

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include JetBlue, Delta and Cape Air. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Boston and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 3 miles from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Falmouth, you’ll arrive at West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard (MVY), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Falmouth include JetBlue, Delta and Cape Air. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from Boston and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Falmouth Steamship Authority Pier - 1 Cowdry Rd, located 3 miles from downtown Falmouth. Falmouth Bus Depot - 59 Depot Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Falmouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (311 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Falmouth

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging and Shoreway Acres Inn & Cape Cod Lodging.

Where to stay in popular areas of Falmouth

Most booked hotels in Falmouth

Innseason Resorts Harborwalk
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 327 reviews)
$113+
Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 164 reviews)
$255+
Inn on the Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 51 reviews)
$171+
Falmouth Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 420 reviews)
$126+
Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.9, 13 reviews)
$137+
Holiday Inn Cape Cod-Falmouth
3 stars
Good (6.8, 248 reviews)
$159+

Renting a car in Falmouth

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 140% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Falmouth (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.

Renting a car in Falmouth costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 140% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Falmouth (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.