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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.