Wellfleet travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wellfleet

With a population of 2,797, Wellfleet is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wellfleet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wellfleet

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wicked Oyster (50 Main St) and The Pearl Restaurant and Bar (250 Commercial St) are great picks.

When to visit Wellfleet

Wellfleet in March
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wellfleet in March
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wellfleet

Plane

When flying to Wellfleet, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellfleet departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wellfleet, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wellfleet to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wellfleet is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles from Wellfleet. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellfleet, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Wellfleet takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wellfleet, you’ll arrive at Provincetown (PVC), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wellfleet departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wellfleet, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wellfleet to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wellfleet is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles from Wellfleet. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellfleet, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Wellfleet takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airlines serving Wellfleet

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wellfleet

Most booked hotels in Wellfleet

The Even'tide
2 stars
Excellent (9, 139 reviews)
$138+
Eastwood at Provincetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 786 reviews)
$155+
Cape Colony Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 920 reviews)
$113+
Endless Coast, A Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 244 reviews)
$125+
Provincetown Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 873 reviews)
$205+
Surfside Hotel and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.9, 347 reviews)
$244+

Renting a car in Wellfleet

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wellfleet (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wellfleet (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.