Saco travel guide

Saco Tourism | Saco Guide

You're Going to Love Saco

With a population of 18,482, Saco is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Saco

Saco in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saco in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saco

Plane

When flying to Saco, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saco include JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saco. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Saco is called Saco, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saco is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 85 miles from Saco. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saco, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Saco takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

When flying to Saco, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saco include JetBlue, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saco. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Saco is called Saco, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saco is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 85 miles from Saco. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saco, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Saco takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Saco

Airlines serving Saco

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Saco

Most booked hotels in Saco

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 629 reviews)
$274+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 767 reviews)
$244+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1030 reviews)
$149+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 737 reviews)
$191+
Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2392 reviews)
$119+
Brookside Inn & Cottages
2 stars
Good (6.9, 483 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Saco

Renting a car in Saco costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Saco.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Saco is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saco costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Saco.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Saco is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.