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Old Orchard Beach travel guide

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With a population of 8,624, Old Orchard Beach is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Old Orchard Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Old Orchard Beach

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 03m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 03m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,825 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Old Orchard Beach

Most booked hotels in Old Orchard Beach

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The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1384 reviews)
$159+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 376 reviews)
$88+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 566 reviews)
$221+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1526 reviews)
$97+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 831 reviews)
$94+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1190 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

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