Nantucket travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nantucket

With a population of 7,446, Nantucket is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States.

Where to Eat in Nantucket

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant (50 Easton Street) and The Proprietors (9 India Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sister Ship (29 Centre St.) and G23 ACK 2023 (19 North Water St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nantucket.

When to visit Nantucket

Nantucket in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 584
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nantucket in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 584
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nantucket in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Nantucket, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Nantucket

Plane

When flying to Nantucket, you’ll arrive at Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Nantucket, you’ll arrive at Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Nantucket

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (851 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (799 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nantucket

Average rates range from around RM 2,831 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 8,127 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Anchor Inn and Blue Iris by Life House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nantucket

Most booked hotels in Nantucket

White Elephant Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 4,913+
Jared Coffin House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,950+
Nantucket Resort Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,527+
Nantucket Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,740+
The Beachside at Nantucket
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 2,519+

Hiring a car in Nantucket

Expect to pay RM 4.76 per litre in Nantucket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 57.04 and RM 76.06. Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nantucket, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.76 per litre in Nantucket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 57.04 and RM 76.06. Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nantucket, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.