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
$102
2 travelers
Flight to Portland
3 nights at hotel
Portland in February
Estimated package price
$102
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 WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 25m.

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 Movly and Hertz, 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 WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 25m.

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 Movly and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Portland

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Portland

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,777 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,518 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 (8.4, 1919 reviews)
$101+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1739 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Portland By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 591 reviews)
$99+
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Comfort Inn South Portland Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1185 reviews)
$55+
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Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 857 reviews)
$70+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2927 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portland, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portland costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Portland.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portland, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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