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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
$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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portland include JetBlue, Delta and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 02m.

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 Chicago, expect to pay about $366 for a 24h 21m trip. 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 Hertz, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 360 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 JetBlue, Delta and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 02m.

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 Chicago, expect to pay about $366 for a 24h 21m trip. 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 Hertz, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 360 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 (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portland

Average rates range from around $431 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $580 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

Most booked hotels in Portland

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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1164 reviews)
$385+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1638 reviews)
$258+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 542 reviews)
$270+
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Portland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 534 reviews)
$208+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
2 stars
Excellent (8, 2484 reviews)
$198+
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Comfort Inn Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 906 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $85 per day, on average, or $169 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

Renting a car in Portland costs $85 per day, on average, or $169 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

Best car rental deals in Portland

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

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