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
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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 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portland include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland. The train journey from Portland to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $156 for a 8h 36m trip. The train station in Portland is called Portland, and is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Portland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 159 km from Portland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portland, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Portland takes 185 km and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $190 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Portland Bus Stop, located 0.6 km from downtown Portland. Portland Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Portland, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portland include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland. The train journey from Portland to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $156 for a 8h 36m trip. The train station in Portland is called Portland, and is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Portland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 159 km from Portland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portland, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Portland takes 185 km and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $190 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Portland Bus Stop, located 0.6 km from downtown Portland. Portland Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Portland

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Portland

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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

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Harraseeket Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 995 reviews)
$131+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 862 reviews)
$173+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1203 reviews)
$224+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 377 reviews)
$171+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 620 reviews)
$157+
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Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 243 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $75 per day, on average, or $151 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Portland costs $75 per day, on average, or $151 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

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