Gloucester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gloucester
With a population of 28,789, Gloucester is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gloucester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Gloucester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Latitude 43 (25 Rogers St.) and Tonno (2 Main St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mile Marker One Restaurant (75 Essex Ave) and The Rudder (73 Rocky Neck Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Gloucester.
When to visit Gloucester
How to Get to Gloucester
Plane
When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Beverly (BVY), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gloucester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gloucester 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 Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 27 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gloucester, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Gloucester
Where to stay in Gloucester
Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester
Most booked hotels in Gloucester
Renting a car in Gloucester
Renting a car in Gloucester costs $43 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Gloucester.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gloucester (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 Gloucester is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.