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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 27m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to York takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 435 km.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 27m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to York takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near York

Airlines serving York

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in York

Average rates range from around $283 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $243 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)
$377+
Anchorage by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 448 reviews)
$215+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 646 reviews)
$195+
Dockside Guest Quarters
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 52 reviews)
$263+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 361 reviews)
$120+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 594 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in York

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.