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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
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$190
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 21h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. 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, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $95. From New York, the ticket costs about $88 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 21h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. 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, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $95. From New York, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $428 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $502 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)
$246+
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Alouette Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34.