York travel guide

York Tourism | York Guide

You're Going to Love York

York is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. York deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in York

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shearwater at Stage Neck Inn (8 Stage Neck Rd) and Cliff House - Terrace (591 Shore Rd) are great picks.

When to visit York

York in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
York in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to York

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 17 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 95 km from York. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 17 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 95 km from York. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Airports near York

Airlines serving York

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in York

Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of York

Most booked hotels in York

Viewpoint Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 71 reviews)
$480+
Cliff House Maine
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 242 reviews)
$642+
Anchorage by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 429 reviews)
$302+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 653 reviews)
$236+
Dockside Guest Quarters
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 52 reviews)
$263+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 371 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in York

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.