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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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Southwest. 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 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m 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, CoachRun and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $23. From Portland, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 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, United Airlines and Southwest. 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 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m 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, CoachRun and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $23. From Portland, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 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, 782 reviews)
$140+
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Alouette Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 150 reviews)
$115+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1734 reviews)
$79+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1183 reviews)
$105+
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Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1115 reviews)
$104+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1649 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $29 per day, on average, or $59 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 91% cheaper than airport locations 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.

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $29 per day, on average, or $59 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 91% cheaper than airport locations 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.

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