Harwich travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harwich
With a population of 13,059, Harwich is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Harwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Harwich
If you’re looking for affordable options, Outer Bar & Grille at Wequassett Resort (2173 Head of the Bay Rd) and Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse (4 Depot Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Harwich
How to Get to Harwich
Plane
When flying to Harwich, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harwich 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 Harwich is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 70 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Harwich takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Harwich
Where to stay in Harwich
Average rates range from around $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $760 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich
Most booked hotels in Harwich
Renting a car in Harwich
Renting a car in Harwich costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Harwich.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harwich (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.