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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 Avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 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 Avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $322 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $390 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, 714 reviews)
$162+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 111 reviews)
$124+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1164 reviews)
$376+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1634 reviews)
$250+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 540 reviews)
$267+
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Doubletree By Hilton Portland, Me
4 stars
Good (7.6, 663 reviews)
$193+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Old Orchard Beach.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Old Orchard Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Old Orchard Beach.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Old Orchard Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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