Saco travel guide

Saco Tourism | Saco Guide

You're Going to Love Saco

With a population of 18,482, Saco is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Saco

Saco in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saco in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saco

Plane

When flying to Saco, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saco include JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saco. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 20m trip. The train station in Saco is called Saco, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saco is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 85 miles from Saco. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saco, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Saco takes 110 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

When flying to Saco, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saco include JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saco. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 20m trip. The train station in Saco is called Saco, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saco is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 85 miles from Saco. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saco, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Saco takes 110 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airports near Saco

Airlines serving Saco

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 popular areas of Saco

Most booked hotels in Saco

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 638 reviews)
$349+
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+
Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2382 reviews)
$140+
Brookside Inn & Cottages
2 stars
Good (6.9, 480 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Saco

Renting a car in Saco costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Saco.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saco (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. The most frequently booked car type in Saco is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saco costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Saco.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saco (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. The most frequently booked car type in Saco is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.