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

Boothbay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boothbay

With a population of 3,077, Boothbay is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Boothbay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boothbay

Boothbay in August
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boothbay in August
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boothbay in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Boothbay, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Boothbay

Plane

Although Boothbay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 37 miles from Boothbay. 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 departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Boothbay.

Car

Another option to get to Boothbay is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 127 miles from Boothbay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boothbay, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Boothbay takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

Although Boothbay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 37 miles from Boothbay. 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 departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Boothbay.

Car

Another option to get to Boothbay is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 127 miles from Boothbay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boothbay, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Boothbay takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airports near Boothbay

PWMPortland
PSMPortsmouth Pease Intl
BGRBangor

Airlines serving Boothbay

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boothbay

Most booked hotels in Boothbay

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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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Tugboat Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 911 reviews)
$152+
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Fisherman's Wharf Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 761 reviews)
$174+
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Boothbay Harbor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 726 reviews)
$142+
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Flagship Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1007 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Boothbay

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Boothbay (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. The most frequently booked car type in Boothbay is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 5% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Boothbay (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. The most frequently booked car type in Boothbay is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 5% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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