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Hull, MassachusettsHull
Go for one beach day or one night: Nantasket Beach, the 1928 carousel and the lifesaving museum. Skip as a multi-night base — Boston is 40 min by ferry.
Hull is a narrow peninsula of sandbars and causeways at the tip of Boston's South Shore, about 16 km southeast of downtown. It has 5.6 km of hard-packed beach, a 1928 carousel and a lifesaving museum, and the MBTA ferry runs to Boston's Long Wharf year-round. Most visitors come for a single beach day or one night; the town is small and the season is short.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for beach weather; late May and September for fewer crowds
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many seasonal businesses closed)
- Airport
- BOS
- Nights
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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.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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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 Hull, Massachusetts, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime beach town; the real risks are rip currents and sun on the beach, summer traffic on the single road in and out…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBOS Boston Logan International (About 40 min by car via I-93 and Route 3; some MBTA ferry trips connect to Logan — check the schedule.).
- Getting aroundOne main road, Nantasket Avenue, runs the length of the peninsula; the MBTA 714 bus runs hourly along it and connects to the ferry terminal.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner, bar and grill$25–45
- BeerDraft beer$7–10
- Budget bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300
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.
- Airports
- BOS Boston Logan International (About 40 min by car via I-93 and Route 3; some MBTA ferry trips connect to Logan — check the schedule.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best*
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Hull, Massachusetts: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 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
One main road, Nantasket Avenue, runs the length of the peninsula; the MBTA 714 bus runs hourly along it and connects to the ferry terminal. A car is easiest for day trips off the peninsula; the ferry to Boston is the car-free option.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40–60 min
MBTA ferry from Hull Terminal (180 Main St) to Long Wharf, or drive I-93
The ferry is the scenic, car-free way in; check the seasonal schedule.
Door to door: About 45–60 min
Drive Route 228 south then Route 3A along the coast
Follow Nantasket Ave southeast past Gunrock Beach onto Jerusalem Road for the coastal route.
Door to door: About 35–45 min
Drive Route 3A south through Cohasset
Pairs well with Cohasset village on the same run.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive Route 228 south to Route 106
Inland and mostly residential; only worth it if you're already touring the South Shore.
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.
Nantasket Beach / Nantasket Avenue
Walk to the sand, the carousel and most restaurants; the main hotel strip.
Hull Village / ferry terminal (180 Main St)
Quieter bay side near the MBTA ferry dock and Hull Gut; a few local bars, fewer beds.
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
- Budget
- $80–130 excl. bed
- Mid
- $130–220 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beachfront hotel room1 × 1 night × US$280 | US$280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| MBTA ferry, Hull to Long Wharf, one way2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Nantasket Beach parking, out-of-state car1 × US$40 · Massachusetts residents $15 | US$40 |
| Paragon Carousel ride2 × US$3 · $25 for ten rides | US$6 |
| Hull Lifesaving Museum entry2 × US$8 · Under 5 and active service members free | US$16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$68 |
| Trip total≈ US$375 per person per day, bed included | US$750 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch, seafood shack | $15–25 |
| Dinner, bar and grill | $25–45 |
| Draft beer | $7–10 |
| Beach parking (out-of-state / MA resident) | $40 / $15 |
| MBTA ferry to Boston, one way | $9.75 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach parking is $40 for out-of-state cars, $15 for Massachusetts residents — arrive early in summer.
- No alcohol or cooking on Nantasket Beach Reservation.
- Many restaurants and bars run seasonal hours; check before you count on a late dinner.
- The ferry terminal has little shelter from sun or rain — don't plan to wait long there.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MBTA ferry Hull → Long Wharf: about $9.75 one way, about 35–45 min (check)
- Nantasket Beach parking: $40 out-of-state, $15 Massachusetts residents
- Paragon Carousel: $3 per ride, $25 for ten
Say or show
- Where's the beach? — Where is the beach?
- One ticket, please — One ticket, please
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the ferry? — Where is the ferry?
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
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hull, Massachusetts. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late May and September for fewer crowds · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many seasonal businesses closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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