Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$128
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, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 57m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus.

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, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rensselaer, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 57m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,160 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $221 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

The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1384 reviews)
$159+
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1084 reviews)
$124+
AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 708 reviews)
$101+
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 374 reviews)
$99+
Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 566 reviews)
$221+
Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 152 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.