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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.

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When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$187
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Old Orchard Beach. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 09m 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 hire from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Bus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 386 km and will cost you around $52. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 491 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Old Orchard Beach. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 09m 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 hire from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Bus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 386 km and will cost you around $52. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 491 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $552 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $626 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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Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$642+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$430+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$449+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$330+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.61 and $24.82. The most frequently booked car type in Old Orchard Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.61 and $24.82. The most frequently booked car type in Old Orchard Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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