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. For delicious green meals, Rye Tavern (517 Old Sandwich Rd) and Tavern on the Wharf (6 Town Wharf) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.
When to visit Plymouth
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″.
How to Get to Plymouth
Plane
Although Plymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 28 miles 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 New York and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plymouth to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Westerly, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth
Most booked hotels in Plymouth
Renting a car in Plymouth
Renting a car in Plymouth costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Plymouth.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.