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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$209
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 29h 30m.

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 39m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 02m 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 Sixt and National, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $98. From New York, the ticket costs about $109 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 29h 30m.

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 39m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 02m 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 Sixt and National, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $98. From New York, the ticket costs about $109 for a journey of 383 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,894 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,383 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,165 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,897 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,249 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $529 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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The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$278+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65.