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
$84
2 travelers
Flight to Portland
3 nights at hotel
Portland in February
Estimated package price
$84
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, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portland, followed by Acela. The train journey from Portland to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $195 for a 8h 15m 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, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Portland takes 185 km and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 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, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portland, followed by Acela. The train journey from Portland to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $195 for a 8h 15m 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, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Portland takes 185 km and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 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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Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

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Harraseeket Inn
3 stars
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
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Excellent (8.8, 377 reviews)
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Portland Harbor Hotel
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Excellent (8.6, 1202 reviews)
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1823 reviews)
$90+
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Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 713 reviews)
$92+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 619 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portland costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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