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

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles 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 87 miles 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. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles 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 87 miles 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. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Old Orchard Beach

Most booked hotels in Old Orchard Beach

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 405 reviews)
$133+
The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1384 reviews)
$158+
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 373 reviews)
$92+
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1084 reviews)
$120+
Alouette Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 152 reviews)
$115+
The Gull Oceanside Inn & Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 130 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.