Nantucket travel guide
Nantucket Tourism | Nantucket Guide
You're Going to Love Nantucket
With a population of 7.446, Nantucket is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nantucket has to offer.
Where to Eat in Nantucket
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant (50 Easton Street) and The Proprietors (9 India Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Black Eyed Susans (10 India St) and Sister Ship (29 Centre St.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nantucket.
When to visit Nantucket
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nantucket in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Nantucket, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Nantucket
Plane
When flying to Nantucket, you’ll arrive at Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Nantucket from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Nantucket, followed by Acela. The train journey from Nantucket to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 20 for a 2h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Nantucket is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 144 km from Nantucket. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nantucket, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Nantucket takes 97 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Providence, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Nantucket
Where to stay in Nantucket
Average rates range from around C$ 426 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 2,123 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Anchor Inn and Blue Iris by Life House.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nantucket
Most booked hotels in Nantucket
Renting a car in Nantucket
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Nantucket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.89 and C$ 22.52. The most frequently booked car type in Nantucket is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Lincoln MKX or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.