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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
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$222
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 22h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New Rochelle takes 3h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $46 for a 4h 01m 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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 177 km and will cost you around $96. From New York, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 370 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 22h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Old Orchard Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to New Rochelle takes 3h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $46 for a 4h 01m 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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 177 km and will cost you around $96. From New York, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,047 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $744 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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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$396+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$295+
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Alouette Beach Resort Economy Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43.