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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in September
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 08m.

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 $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 38m 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 Concord Coach Lines.

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 08m.

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 $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 38m 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 Concord Coach Lines.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $380 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $473 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$378+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $1.43 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 $17.05 and $22.73.

Expect to pay $1.43 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 $17.05 and $22.73.