Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 7,494, Plymouth is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Plymouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Alden Park Bar and Grill (160 Colony Place) and Cafe Strega (16 Main Street Ext) are great picks.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

Although Plymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Provincetown (PVC), which is located 39 km from Plymouth. Hyannis Barnstable is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plymouth to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 307 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 97 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Plymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Provincetown (PVC), which is located 39 km from Plymouth. Hyannis Barnstable is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plymouth to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 307 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 97 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Plymouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

Holiday Inn Express Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 808 reviews)
$165+
Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 364 reviews)
$174+
Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth
2 stars
Good (7.9, 467 reviews)
$179+
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
3 stars
Good (7.5, 893 reviews)
$223+
John Carver Inn & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, 707 reviews)
$152+
Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach
2 stars
Good (7, 1096 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Plymouth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Plymouth (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plymouth, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Plymouth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Plymouth (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plymouth, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Plymouth

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