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, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

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 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 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, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Old Orchard Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

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 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around $302 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $369 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, 640 reviews)
$378+
Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 725 reviews)
$184+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 753 reviews)
$339+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1045 reviews)
$235+
Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 693 reviews)
$147+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 752 reviews)
$231+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations 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 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations 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 61% cheaper than other types, on average.