11th Hour VacationsHow to Find Lodging & Cheap Airfare for Last Minute Cape Cod GetawaysFor 11th hour vacations and last minute getaways to Cape Cod, it's never too late to find a nice place to stay, and cheap air travel, too.
If you're worried that you've waited too long to plan your Cape Cod vacation ... fear not! On this page you'll find my handy tips and great resources to make your last minute Cape Cod getaway easy and affordable as can be.
Finding Lodging for 11th Hour VacationsLodging for Short Cape Cod GetawaysThe most challenging time to find last-minute accommodations is on the weekends in July and August. As you might imagine, things are hoppin' around here on summer weekends. Lodgings are often booked to capacity. Restaurants, pubs and local activities and attractions are at their busiest. During the mid-week (Sunday through Thursday), there's a bit of a lull in demand for lodging, leaving many hotel, motel, B&B and inn owners scrambling to fill rooms. How do they do it? By offering lower room rates and mid-week specials. So if your travel schedule's flexible, come for a mid-week getaway. Your wallet will say: "Thank You"!
Lodging for Longer Last Minute VacationsWhen you wait until the last minute, finding a hotel room on the Cape for a full week or more during the summer can be a challenge. The first week of July, you might be able to do it. The last week of August, perhaps. Anytime in between - good luck. But not to worry. Hotels and motels aren't the only option. Have you considered renting a home or cottage? Even at the last minute, it's pretty easy to find an available rental - sometimes at deeply discounted rates! From small efficiency cottages to 15 room waterfront mansions, there are rentals available all over the Cape.
TIP: Most Cape Cod vacation rentals run from Saturday to Saturday or from Sunday to Sunday. If you prefer a different rental period, don't hesitate to contact the rental home owner or agent and ask if they can meet your needs. Some will be flexible, others won't. But it never hurts to ask!
Lodging for 11th Hour Vacations During "Shoulder Season"May, June, September and October are considered the "shoulder" months on Cape Cod. It's not high season, but it's not really off season, either. Most lodgings are open during these months, and many offer some fantastic deals and specials for their shoulder season guests. It's not unusual to find deeply discounted room rates at this time of year ... anywhere from 15% to 40% (or more) off high season rates.
Finding Cheap Air Travel for Last Minute Cape Cod GetawaysThe longer you wait to reserve your flight to Hyannis or Provincetown (our two commercial airports), the tougher it becomes to find decent flight times and available seats. The good news is, we have two major airports within easy driving distance (or a short bus ride) to the Cape:
If you fly to either Providence or Boston, then rent a car and drive the rest of the way to the Cape, you'll have a much better chance of finding cheap air travel and a decent selection of flights for your 11th hour vacations to Cape Cod.
TIP: We prefer to use T.F. Green Airport in Providence, rather than Logan Airport in Boston. T.F. Green is a smaller airport, pickup and return of rental cars is very convenient there, and the highways to and from the airport in Providence are a whole lot easier to navigate than the highways in Boston. Related Pages: Summer Travel Cost Comparisons Traveling from Boston to Cape Cod Cape Cod Bus Services ** Don't miss This Month's Most Popular Pages at the top right of this page Return from 11th Hour Vacations to Affordable Cape Cod Vacations home page
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