Can you get around Nantucket without a car?

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.



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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.

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No Lines in the Sand. In a welcome contrast to most of New England's ocean communities, virtually all of Nantucket's 110-mile coastline is free and open to the public—including 80 miles of some of the world's most beautiful beaches.

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Nantucket Town Walking through downtown Nantucket is like walking into history. The main town on our island, this is where you'll find the Nantucket Whaling Museum and other historic sites, restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, bakeries, art galleries, gift stores and boutiques, ice cream shops, and churches.

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The reality stars are currently enjoying a low-key family vacation in Nantucket, including breezy beach romps, cute social media updates and plenty of time with their little ones: Mason, 6, Penelope, 4, and Reign, 19 months.

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Brant Point is perhaps the most iconic of Nantucket Island areas. The location allows for a quick walk into the heart of town, or for leisurely strolls past oceanfront homes and Brant Point Lighthouse.

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