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 January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portland in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 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 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 Dollar and Turo, 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 $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $184 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 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 Dollar and Turo, 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 $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $184 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,705 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,035 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,146 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,639 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,676 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portland

Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $340 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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Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland
3 stars
Excellent (9, 259 reviews)
$106+
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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1083 reviews)
$124+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 374 reviews)
$99+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1516 reviews)
$98+
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Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 241 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1755 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portland costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Portland

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$24/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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