Wells travel guide
Wells Tourism | Wells Guide
You're Going to Love Wells
With a population of 10’162, Wells is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Wells
How to Get to Wells
Plane
Although Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 42 km from Wells. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells. The train journey from Wells 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 Wells is called Wells, and is located 2.6 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 114 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Wells takes 177 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 367 km.
Airlines serving Wells
Where to stay in Wells
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Footbridge North Hotel and The Elmere House Bed & Breakfast.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wells
Most booked hotels in Wells
Renting a car in Wells
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wells (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 Wells is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.