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

Old Orchard Beach travel guide

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With a population of 8,624, Old Orchard Beach is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Old Orchard Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Old Orchard Beach

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 162 for a 8h 53m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 235 for a journey of 579 km.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 162 for a 8h 53m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 235 for a journey of 579 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 492 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea Cliff House Motel and Atlantic Breeze Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Old Orchard Beach

Most booked hotels in Old Orchard Beach

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Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 303+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 229+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 301+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94.

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