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, Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse (4 Depot Rd) and Tides Kitchen & Bar (30 Earle Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Harwich

Harwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

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

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

Airlines serving Harwich

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 Harwich

Average rates range from around $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $815 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich

Most booked hotels in Harwich

Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 114 reviews)
$202+
A Beach Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 164 reviews)
$147+
Hyannis Travel Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2504 reviews)
$126+
The Winstead Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 48 reviews)
$245+
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 600 reviews)
$222+
Wequassett Resort And Golf Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 37 reviews)
$815+

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.

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.