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
$90
2 travelers
Flight to Portland
3 nights at hotel
Portland in February
Estimated package price
$90
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 Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Columbus and takes around 1h 51m.

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.

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 Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Columbus and takes around 1h 51m.

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.

Airports near Portland

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Portland

Lufthansa
Good (8,090 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

Most booked hotels in Portland

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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1831 reviews)
$220+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1741 reviews)
$267+
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The Westin Portland Harborview
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1013 reviews)
$244+
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Comfort Inn South Portland Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1081 reviews)
$99+
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Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 738 reviews)
$113+
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Portland Sheraton At Sable Oaks
4 stars
Good (7.8, 412 reviews)
$199+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in 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 (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portland costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in 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 (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Portland

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$50/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$51/day

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