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

Portland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portland

With a population of 66,194, Portland is the largest city in Maine, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Portland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Portland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Evo Kitchen + Bar (443 Fore Street) and Scales (68-72 Commercial St) are great picks.

When to visit Portland

Portland in February
Estimated package price
$83
2 travelers
Flight to Portland
3 nights at hotel
Portland in February
Estimated package price
$83
2 travelers
Flight to Portland
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portland in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Portland, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Portland

Plane

When flying to Portland, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portland include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Portland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 99 miles from Portland. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Portland, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portland include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Portland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 99 miles from Portland. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Portland

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Portland

Lufthansa
Good (8,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,005 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,793 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,261 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

Most booked hotels in Portland

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Harraseeket Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 996 reviews)
$141+
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Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 714 reviews)
$109+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 638 reviews)
$161+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1745 reviews)
$180+
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Inn at St John
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1888 reviews)
$122+
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Comfort Inn South Portland Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1089 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Portland is the Dollar branch at 1001 Westbrook Street, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X3 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portland costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Portland is the Dollar branch at 1001 Westbrook Street, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X3 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Portland

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