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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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$126
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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

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 $22 for a 4h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. 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 $52 for a journey of 386 km.

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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

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 $22 for a 4h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. 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 $52 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 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)
$159+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1526 reviews)
$97+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 834 reviews)
$103+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 566 reviews)
$115+
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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, 1199 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

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