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 19 km 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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.
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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wells, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m trip. The train station in Saco is called Saco, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Saco is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 136 km 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 Providence, the bus ride to Saco takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Springfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 193 km.
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 $40 per day, on average, or $79 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 90% 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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saco, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.