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YarmouthYarmouth, Massachusetts

Base here 2–3 nights in summer for Nantucket Sound beaches and Route 6A; in winter it is a quiet pass-through on the way to Hyannis.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for beaches; May, Sep and early Oct for lower rates and quieter roads
avoid Jul–Aug weekends (traffic and peak rates); Nov–Mar (many seasonal businesses closed)
Airports
HYA · BOS · PVD
Nights
2–3
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Yarmouth is a mid-Cape town of four villages — Yarmouth Port on the north side, West and South Yarmouth on Route 28, and Bass River on the east. It is a beach-and-base town rather than a sight town: you sleep here, drive 10–20 minutes to Hyannis, Dennis or Barnstable, and use Route 6 to reach the rest of the Cape. Two or three nights covers the beaches, the boardwalk and the historic north side.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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

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$3–6
  • Beerdraught$7–10
  • Budget bedResort room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$250
  • Mid-range bedMotel or budget room, a night, per roomUS$190
  • High-end bedMotel or budget room, a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$120 · Mid US$200 · High US$380

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

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.

Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's BeachEdward Gorey HouseRoute 6A historic districtNantucket Sound beachesJudah Baker Windmill
Airports
HYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis (About 15–20 min by car; small, seasonal routes — check schedules) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 30 min–2 h by car to Yarmouth, longer on summer Fridays) · PVD Rhode Island T.F. Green (About 1 h 30 min by car via Route 6)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Yarmouth: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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

Jan

3°C

−6°C

11 rd

Feb

4°C

−5°C

10 rd

Mar

7°C

−2°C

11 rd

Apr

12°C

3°C

11 rd

May

17°C

8°C

11 rd

Jun

22°C

13°C

10 rd

Jul

26°C

17°C

9 rd

Aug

26°C

17°C

9 rd

Sep

22°C

13°C

9 rd

Oct

17°C

8°C

10 rd

Nov

11°C

3°C

11 rd

Dec

6°C

−2°C

12 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

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: Route 6 runs the length of the Cape, Route 28 serves the south side and Route 6A the north. The CCRTA (Breeze) bus runs seasonal routes along Route 28 and to Hyannis; check current timetables. Parking at most town beaches needs a Town of Yarmouth beach pass from June to Labor Day; after Labor Day parking is free and lifeguards stop.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Hyannisgo

Door to door: 15–25 min

Route 28 west by car, or the seasonal Breeze bus

Ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, plus the main shopping and dining cluster.

Dennisgo

Door to door: 10–20 min

Route 28 or Route 6A east by car

More beaches, the Cape Playhouse and a walkable village centre.

Barnstable Village

go

Door to door: 15–20 min

Route 6A west by car

Historic north-side village with a harbour and a small museum cluster.

Provincetown

caution

Door to door: 1 h 15 min–2 h

Route 6 east by car

Doable as a long day, but summer traffic makes an overnight the better call.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Yarmouth Port (Route 6A)

Historic inns and B&Bs, walkable to restaurants; north-side beaches and Gray's Beach nearby.

West Yarmouth (Route 28)

Motels, resorts and mini-golf on the main strip; closest to Seagull Beach and Hyannis.

South Yarmouth / Bass River

Quieter, river-side; good for kayaking and a short drive to the south-side beaches.

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
$90–150 excl. bed
Mid
$150–260 excl. bed
High
$260+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or budget room1 × 2 nights × US$190US$380
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$200US$800
Town beach parking pass, per day1 × US$15 · checkUS$15
Car hire, per day1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$131
Trip total≈ US$359 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,436

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Lobster roll$25–35
Fried clam plate$22–30
Beer, draught$7–10
Town beach parking, per day$15 (check)
Mini-golf round$10–15

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime seasonal resort town; the real risks are summer road traffic, rip currents at unguarded beaches after Labor Day, and ticks and mosquitoes on the marsh trails.
  • Town beach parking needs a Yarmouth beach sticker in summer; some beaches are residents-only.
  • Route 28 and Route 6 back up badly on summer weekends and holiday Mondays.
  • Mosquitoes and greenheads are heavy around the marshes and the Bass Hole Boardwalk — bring repellent.
  • Many restaurants and attractions close or cut hours from November to April.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Yarmouth Police (non-emergency)
508-775-0445
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Yarmouth Police (non-emergency)508-775-0445
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Yarmouth; nearest are in Boston.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi or rideshare, Yarmouth to Hyannis: $20–35
  • Town beach parking, per day: $15 (check)
  • Breeze bus, single ride: $2–3 (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 parking here? — Is there parking here?

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

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 Yarmouth. 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 beaches; May, Sep and early Oct for lower rates and quieter roads · avoid Jul–Aug weekends (traffic and peak rates); Nov–Mar (many seasonal businesses closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for HYA and BOS: last transfer times, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Yarmouth Port, West Yarmouth, South Yarmouth and Bass River.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Edward Gorey House, Judah Baker Windmill, Captain Bangs Hallet House) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Beach-pass and parking fixtures so summer arrivals can go green.

Meanwhile

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