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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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
C$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
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 centre The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 37m.

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 42m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 3h 44m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 46 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 37m.

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 42m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 3h 44m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 46 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 463 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea Cliff House Motel and Atlantic Breeze Inn.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 312+
Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 280+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+

Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75.