York Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love York Beach

With a population of 12,854, York Beach is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. York Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit York Beach

York Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
York Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to York Beach

Plane

When flying to York Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from York Beach to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles from York Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York Beach, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to York Beach takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to York Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from York Beach to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 60 miles from York Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York Beach, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to York Beach takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near York Beach

Airlines serving York Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in York Beach

Average rates range from around $458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of York Beach

Most booked hotels in York Beach

Stones Throw
3 stars
Excellent (9, 524 reviews)
$141+
Cliff House Maine
4 stars
Excellent (9, 393 reviews)
$564+
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 297 reviews)
$228+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1112 reviews)
$193+
Union Bluff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 971 reviews)
$177+
Sands by the Sea Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 389 reviews)
$199+

Renting a car in York Beach

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in York Beach (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in York Beach (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.

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