Saco travel guide
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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
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 2h 02m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Saco, followed by Acela. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 27m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saco, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Saco takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Saco
Where to stay in popular areas of Saco
Most booked hotels in Saco
Renting a car in Saco
Renting a car in Saco costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Saco.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saco, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.