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, Grace - Portland (15 Chestnut Street) and Petite Jacqueline (46 Market St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bread & Friends (505 Fore St) and The Corner Room (110 Exchange St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Portland.

When to visit Portland

Portland in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portland in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star 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, Alaska Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portland, followed by Acela. The train station in Portland is called Portland, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portland, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Providence, the bus ride to Portland takes 60 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Portland City Hall, located 0.2 miles from downtown Portland. Portland Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

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, Alaska Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portland, followed by Acela. The train station in Portland is called Portland, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portland, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Providence, the bus ride to Portland takes 60 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Portland City Hall, located 0.2 miles from downtown Portland. Portland Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Portland

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Portland

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,977 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,094 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portland

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $385 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront and Inn at Portland.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

Most booked hotels in Portland

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Harraseeket Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 934 reviews)
$119+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1173 reviews)
$151+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1709 reviews)
$96+
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The Westin Portland Harborview
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 990 reviews)
$125+
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Comfort Inn Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 986 reviews)
$109+
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Portland Sheraton At Sable Oaks
4 stars
Good (7.9, 390 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget 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 Budget 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portland, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portland costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget 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 Budget 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portland, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Portland

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