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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
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, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip. 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 Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 235 miles and will cost you around $21. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip. 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 Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 235 miles and will cost you around $21. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,161 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 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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Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 776 reviews)
$117+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 143 reviews)
$117+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1175 reviews)
$164+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1713 reviews)
$96+
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The Westin Portland Harborview
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 990 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2583 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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