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

Peaks Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peaks Island

Peaks Island is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Peaks Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Peaks Island

Peaks Island in May
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peaks Island in May
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Peaks Island

Plane

When flying to Peaks Island, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Peaks Island include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Peaks Island departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Peaks Island.

Car

Another option to get to Peaks Island is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 161 km from Peaks Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peaks Island, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus.

Plane

When flying to Peaks Island, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Peaks Island include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Peaks Island departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Peaks Island.

Car

Another option to get to Peaks Island is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 161 km from Peaks Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peaks Island, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus.

Airports near Peaks Island

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Peaks Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,861 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peaks Island

Most booked hotels in Peaks Island

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Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 373 reviews)
$230+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1159 reviews)
$217+
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The 8th Maine Regiment Lodge And Museum
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 122 reviews)
$195+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1596 reviews)
$132+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 515 reviews)
$138+
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Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2350 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Peaks Island

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Peaks Island (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 Peaks Island (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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