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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 April
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$130
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, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 30m.

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 $17 for a 2h 33m 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, FlixBus and CoachRun.

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, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 30m.

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 $17 for a 2h 33m 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, FlixBus and CoachRun.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,979 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $435 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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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1203 reviews)
$198+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 580 reviews)
$123+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 377 reviews)
$147+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 153 reviews)
$112+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 619 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1823 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $106 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $106 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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