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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 40h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $49 for a 4h 11m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles 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 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 110 miles and will cost you around $35. From New York, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 40h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $49 for a 4h 11m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles 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 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 110 miles and will cost you around $35. From New York, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $341 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $487 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)
$278+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $1.89 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 $22.64 and $30.19.

Expect to pay $1.89 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 $22.64 and $30.19.