Old Orchard Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Old Orchard Beach

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.

When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $11 for a 3h 45m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 130 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 225 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 JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $11 for a 3h 45m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 130 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $301 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 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, 626 reviews)
$238+
Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 749 reviews)
$136+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 767 reviews)
$230+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1027 reviews)
$147+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 733 reviews)
$176+
Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 697 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Old Orchard Beach, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Old Orchard Beach, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.