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How to get there
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 December
Estimated hotel price
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$216
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 19h 12m.

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 26m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 03m 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, FlixBus and Bus.

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 19h 12m.

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 26m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 03m 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, FlixBus and Bus.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,131 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,829 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $363 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $470 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)
$264+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Abellona Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$367+
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Hyatt Place Portland Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.06.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.06.