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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

York travel guide

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You're Going to Love York

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

Activities & attractions in York

Distillery Tour
Tours•Food & Drink

When to visit York

York in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
York in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to York

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound.

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound.

Airports near York

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving York

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,884 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,921 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,203 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in York

Average rates range from around $350 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham York and Best Western York Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of York

Most booked hotels in York

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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1191 reviews)
$138+
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Admiral's Inn Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1213 reviews)
$121+
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Terrace By The Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1193 reviews)
$145+
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Anchorage by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 939 reviews)
$170+
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The Nevada
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 28 reviews)
$176+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Seacoast
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 338 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in York

Renting a car in York costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in York (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in York costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in York (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

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