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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in November
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

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 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 239 miles and will cost you around $26. 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

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 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 239 miles and will cost you around $26. 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 (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $243 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, 780 reviews)
$140+
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Alouette Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 145 reviews)
$122+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1176 reviews)
$132+
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Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1112 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1721 reviews)
$90+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1635 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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