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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Boothbay Harbor travel guide

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With a population of 1,086, Boothbay Harbor is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boothbay Harbor to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Boothbay Harbor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Whiteclover Restaurant (88 Grandview Avenue) and Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill (12 Bridge St) are great picks.

When to visit Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay Harbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boothbay Harbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boothbay Harbor

Plane

Although Boothbay Harbor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 37 miles from Boothbay Harbor. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Boothbay Harbor departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boothbay Harbor, followed by Acela. The train journey from Boothbay Harbor to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $117 for a 8h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Boothbay Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 126 miles from Boothbay Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boothbay Harbor, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Boothbay Harbor takes 135 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

Although Boothbay Harbor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 37 miles from Boothbay Harbor. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Boothbay Harbor departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boothbay Harbor, followed by Acela. The train journey from Boothbay Harbor to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $117 for a 8h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Boothbay Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 126 miles from Boothbay Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boothbay Harbor, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Boothbay Harbor takes 135 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airports near Boothbay Harbor

PWMPortland
PSMPortsmouth Pease Intl
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Airlines serving Boothbay Harbor

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
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Japan Airlines
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Korean Air
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LATAM Airlines
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Where to stay in Boothbay Harbor

Average rates range from around $315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $353 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Boothbay Harbor, with prices from $56 to $704 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Boothbay Harbor are about 78% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Boothbay Harbor by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Boothbay Harbor

Most booked hotels in Boothbay Harbor

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Newagen Seaside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 237 reviews)
$307+
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Browns Wharf Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 935 reviews)
$168+
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Spruce Point Inn Resort And Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 231 reviews)
$444+
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Bluebird Ocean Point Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 313 reviews)
$241+
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Tugboat Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 911 reviews)
$152+
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Smuggler's Cove Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$212+
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Renting a car in Boothbay Harbor

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Boothbay Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Boothbay Harbor, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Boothbay Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Boothbay Harbor, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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