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FairhavenFairhaven, Massachusetts

Give Fairhaven one night as a base for New Bedford and Fort Phoenix, not a trip of its own: two nights only if you add a fishing charter.

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Fairhaven is a small SouthCoast town on Buzzards Bay, across the harbour from New Bedford and about 30 minutes from Fall River. Its draw is Fort Phoenix, a half-mile of bay beach, and boat access to the water; the town itself is a short stop, best paired with New Bedford's whaling history and the region's seafood.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for the beach and boats; May and Oct for lower prices
avoid Jan–Mar (cold, many seasonal businesses closed)
Airports
PVD · BOS
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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Emergency numbers for Fairhaven911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Fairhaven, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • BeerBeer at a bar$6–9
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or ridesharecheck$12–20
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (New Bedford)check$10–20
  • Budget bedMotel or budget chain room, a night, per roomUS$90
  • Mid-range bedMotel or budget chain room, a night, per roomUS$140
  • High-end bedMotel or budget chain room, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Fort Phoenix State ReservationBuzzards Bay waterfrontFishing chartersHuttleston Avenue architecture
Airports
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green (About 40 min by car via I-195; the usual gateway for this area.) · BOS Boston Logan (About 1 h 15 min by car; more flights, longer transfer.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Fairhaven: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

9 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

10 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: I-195 and US-6 run through town and New Bedford is 10–15 min away. There is no useful local rail; buses along the SouthCoast are limited. Taxis and rideshare work but are thin late at night.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
New Bedfordgo

Door to door: 10–20 min

Car over the harbour via Route 6, or a short rideshare

Whaling museum, working waterfront and the best restaurant choice in the area.

Fall Rivergo

Door to door: About 30 min

I-195 west by car

Battleship Cove and the waterfront; pair with a meal.

Mattapoisett

go

Door to door: About 20 min

I-195 east by car

Small harbour village; good for a half-day and a walk.

Warehamcaution

Door to door: About 35 min

I-195 east, then Route 28

Gateway to Cape Cod traffic; summer backups can double the time.

Swanseacaution

Door to door: About 40 min

I-195 west, then local roads

Mostly shopping and suburban stops; skip unless you need it.

Somersetskip

Door to door: About 35 min

I-195 west by car

Little for a visitor beyond the riverfront.

Westport

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Route 6 west, then local roads

Farm stands, vineyards and quiet beaches.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Huttleston Avenue / Route 6

Motels and chain hotels on the main road; you need a car for everything.

Fairhaven harbour and centre

Inns and B&Bs near Main Street; walkable to the waterfront, few rooms.

Alden Road / Route 240

Highway-side chain hotel; easiest parking, no walkable food.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–190 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or budget chain room1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140US$280
Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · checkUS$60
Fishing charter, half day2 × US$120 · checkUS$240
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$76
Trip total≈ US$418 per person per day, bed includedUS$836

2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Chowder or a fried-seafood plate$12–28
Beer at a bar$6–9
5 km taxi or ridesharecheck$12–20
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
Museum entry (New Bedford)check$10–20

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime town; the real risks are water and roads. Swim only where lifeguards are posted, watch for rip currents at Fort Phoenix, and drive carefully on Route 6 at night.
  • Beach and fort parking fills on summer weekends; go before 10:00.
  • Many waterfront restaurants close early out of season — check hours the same day.
  • Winter storms and nor'easters can close the causeway and bay roads.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Fairhaven Police (non-emergency)
508-997-7421

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Fairhaven Police (non-emergency)508-997-7421

Embassy

No consulates in Fairhaven; nearest are in Boston. US visitors: your own country's embassy is in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rideshare Fairhaven → New Bedford: $10–18, 10–15 min (check)
  • Rental car, one day: from about $60 plus fuel (check)
  • Fishing charter, half day: about $100–150 per person (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is there a table for two? — Is there a table for two?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Call 911 — Call 911

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fairhaven. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for the beach and boats; May and Oct for lower prices · avoid Jan–Mar (cold, many seasonal businesses closed) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PVD and BOS: last transfer times, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster around Main Street, the harbour and Fort Phoenix with a rescue anchor for rain.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for Fort Phoenix and the harbour marinas, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Charter-boat fixture: booking lead time, weather cancellation rule, seasickness plan.

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