While cars are allowed on Nantucket, it's much easier to get around on foot, bike, shuttle or ride share like Uber. The island is small, parking is limited and the cost to bring your car by ferry is expensive, so we recommend walking, riding a bike or moped, or renting a car.
Do you need a car on Nantucket Island?
You do not need a car on Nantucket, especially if you plan to spend your time in the downtown area. You can rent bikes. See the following website for transportation options. Provincetown is well worth a visit.
What is the best time of year to go to Nantucket?
The best time to visit Nantucket is during the shoulder months of March, April, September and October. You'll find the island pleasantly free of tourist hordes, and prices are more manageable, too. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, hotels and seafood restaurants capitalize on the throngs of deep-pocketed tourists.
Can you take a ferry from Long Island to Nantucket?
What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Nantucket? The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Nantucket is to drive and ferry which costs $65 - $85 and takes 6h 30m.
Where does Nantucket ferry leave from?
Freedom Cruise Line in Harwich Port and Seastreak in New Bedford, New York City and Highland, NJ, provides seasonal high-speed ferry service to the island. A seasonal inter-island ferry operated by Hy-Line Cruises runs between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard from late May to early October.
Is it easy to get around Nantucket without a car?
Nantucket is easily navigated on bike, moped, or foot, and also by shuttle bus or taxi. If you're staying outside of Nantucket Town, however, or if you simply prefer to explore by car, you might want to bring your own car or rent one when you arrive.
Is Nantucket walkable?
Nantucket is small and extremely walkable, so please consider leaving your car in Hyannis, where both ferry lines operate secure lots. Parking can be difficult on-island, particularly in high season, and it is rather expensive to ferry your car back and forth.