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Where to stay on Cape Cod

TravelMe Editorial·Reviewed by Ryan Thayer·8/23/2026
Where to stay on Cape Cod

Regional layout

Cape Cod was formed by glacial activity during the last Ice Age. To help you plan your visit, the region is divided into four areas: Upper, Mid, Lower, and Outer Cape.

The upper region

Falmouth is one of the towns located within the Upper Cape region.

The lower region

The Lower Cape includes the town of Chatham. When you visit, you can see the Chatham Light and the nearby Lighthouse Beach.

The outer region

Provincetown is situated in the Outer Cape region.

Rental costs

Nightly rates for summer rentals vary depending on the town. A house in Wellfleet averages $750 per night, and a home in Dennis is priced at $260 per night. In Yarmouth, you can find properties with nightly rates of $838, $441, or $258. You can save up to 20% by booking direct with hosts because this removes service and booking fees.

Sources

[S1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_(geography), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_(geography) [S2] https://www.capecodvacationrentals.com/, https://www.capecodvacationrentals.com/ [S3] https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/trade-information-notice-cape, https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/trade-information-notice-cape [S4] https://www.weneedavacation.com/Cape-Cod/Vacation-Rentals/, https://www.weneedavacation.com/Cape-Cod/Vacation-Rentals/ [S5] https://www.capecodrentals.net/summer-rentals/, https://www.capecodrentals.net/summer-rentals/