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When to visit
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Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 20m 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 Alamo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 175 km and will cost you around $78. From New York, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 386 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 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Hartford takes 3h 56m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 20m 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 Alamo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Hartford, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 175 km and will cost you around $78. From New York, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $530 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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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$308+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.09 and $32.12.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.09 and $32.12.