Old Orchard Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Old Orchard Beach

With a population of 8,624, Old Orchard Beach is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Old Orchard Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Old Orchard Beach include JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $361 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Old Orchard Beach

Most booked hotels in Old Orchard Beach

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 634 reviews)
$297+
Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 740 reviews)
$166+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 761 reviews)
$251+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1037 reviews)
$167+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 740 reviews)
$198+
Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 694 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Old Orchard Beach, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Old Orchard Beach, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.