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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$121
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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m 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 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 383 km.

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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m 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 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, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 383 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 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 $278 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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The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1384 reviews)
$158+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1527 reviews)
$99+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 834 reviews)
$109+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 152 reviews)
$115+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1200 reviews)
$110+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1775 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

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