Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Waterville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waterville

With a population of 15,722, Waterville is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Waterville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Waterville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Front & Main (9 Main Street) and The Last Unicorn (8 Silver Ter) are great picks.

When to visit Waterville

Waterville in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterville in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waterville in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °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 5.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Waterville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Waterville

Plane

Although Waterville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 43 miles from Waterville. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Waterville departs from Boston and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Waterville is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 167 miles from Waterville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waterville 320 Kennedy Memorial Dr, located 1.9 miles from downtown Waterville. Waterville Colby College, Alfond Athletic Ctr is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Waterville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 43 miles from Waterville. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Waterville departs from Boston and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Waterville is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 167 miles from Waterville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waterville 320 Kennedy Memorial Dr, located 1.9 miles from downtown Waterville. Waterville Colby College, Alfond Athletic Ctr is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Waterville

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Waterville

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Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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JetBlue
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Frontier
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Avianca
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Hawaiian Airlines
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Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waterville

Most booked hotels in Waterville

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Lockwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 32 reviews)
$240+
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Hampton Inn Waterville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 188 reviews)
$210+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterville - North
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 338 reviews)
$135+
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Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 163 reviews)
$153+
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Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 628 reviews)
$138+
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Budget Host Airport Inn
2 stars
Good (6.1, 407 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Waterville

Renting a car in Waterville costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Waterville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waterville (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waterville, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Waterville costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Waterville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waterville (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waterville, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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