How to Find Cheap Hotels in Provincetown Massachusetts. Provincetown is more than the tip of Massachusetts' Cape Cod. It has a rich history. Originally a whaling and fishing village, the town became a haven for artists and writers by the 1890s. In the 1960s, the area attracted hippies because of its low rents and bohemian atmosphere. Since the 1970s, gays and lesbians have settled there to make it a center for gay culture and the arts. Get to know the gallaries and beaches that make Provincetown so popular!
Fly to T.F. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island and drive 2.5 hours to Provincetown or fly to Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts then drive about 3 hours.
You could also transfer to a smaller plane and land at Provincetown Municipal Airport. The flight is only 20 minutes from Providence.
If you fly to Logan Airport, you could also take a ferry to Provincetown from Boston or Plymouth, Massachusetts.
To book accommodations, contact Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism at (800) 227-MASS or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Or package your trip on a travel website, combining car rental and accommodations. Internet specials can often save you 10 or 15 percent, especially when you book for 3 nights or more.
Look into Bed & Breakfasts. Prices can be surprisingly cheap--sometimes under $100 per night. With a B&B, you can meet the local hosts and have a nice breakfast. As you make your choice, ask whether the B&B offers an evening reception as well.
Share a cabin with other travelers or take some friends and book one for your group. You'll find cheap rates for one or several people at the one hostel in town.
Look into room/show packages. Many artists, writers, actors and musicians live in or visit the area. Art galleries and theaters provide Provincetown with great art, music and cabaret performances. Your B&B or hotel may offer reduced rates on either your room or theater tickets when you purchase everything together.
Look for a motel or tourist-class hotel on Commercial Street. Here, you're within walking distance of art galleries, restaurants and great shops with antiques and hand made jewelry.
Frolic at the beach. You can swim, boat, sunbathe, fish or just build a sand castle.
Walk or bike around the area. You don't need a car--the area just isn't that big.
Get your racket out and practice your swing at either of Provincetown's two tennis clubs.
Sample the local seafood. Provincetown's fresh catch is served up daily on Commercial Street, among other popular shopping venues.
