Old Orchard Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Old Orchard Beach

With a population of 8,624, Old Orchard Beach is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Old Orchard Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Old Orchard Beach

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Old Orchard Beach. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Concord Coach Lines, Megabus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Old Orchard Beach. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Concord Coach Lines, Megabus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Old Orchard Beach

Most booked hotels in Old Orchard Beach

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 638 reviews)
$349+
Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 727 reviews)
$184+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 754 reviews)
$316+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1043 reviews)
$226+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 749 reviews)
$215+
Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 696 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Old Orchard Beach (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Old Orchard Beach, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Old Orchard Beach (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Old Orchard Beach, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.