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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portland in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland. 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 Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portland, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Portland takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland. 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 Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portland, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Portland takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 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

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Portland

Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront and Clarion Hotel Portland Airport Me.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

Most booked hotels in Portland

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Harraseeket Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 943 reviews)
$117+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1176 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1721 reviews)
$90+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1635 reviews)
$105+
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The Westin Portland Harborview
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 990 reviews)
$117+
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Comfort Inn South Portland Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 998 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Portland

Renting a car in Portland costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portland, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portland costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portland, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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