York travel guide

York Tourism | York Guide

You're Going to Love York

York is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. York deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in York

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shearwater at Stage Neck Inn (8 Stage Neck Rd) and Cliff House - Terrace (591 Shore Rd) are great picks.

When to visit York

York in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
York in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to York

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York 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.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to York 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 York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York 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.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

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

Airports near York

Airlines serving York

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 York

Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of York

Most booked hotels in York

Viewpoint Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 71 reviews)
$480+
Cliff House Maine
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 242 reviews)
$688+
Anchorage by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 428 reviews)
$305+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 654 reviews)
$242+
Dockside Guest Quarters
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 51 reviews)
$263+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 370 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in York

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (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.