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

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 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 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 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 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 Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

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 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 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 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 Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Plymouth

Airlines serving Plymouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 819 reviews)
$171+
Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 353 reviews)
$191+
Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth
2 stars
Good (7.9, 465 reviews)
$186+
Blue Spruce Motel & Townhouses
2 stars
Good (7.8, 495 reviews)
$133+
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
3 stars
Good (7.5, 898 reviews)
$250+
John Carver Inn & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, 699 reviews)
$164+

Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 8% 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.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 8% 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.