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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 27h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 383 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 27h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 383 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $409 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $483 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Marcotte Motor Court and Sea Cliff House Motel.

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, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$273+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Alouette Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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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 $18.69 and $24.92.

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 $18.69 and $24.92.