Old Orchard Beach travel guide
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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
How to Get to Old Orchard Beach
Plane
When flying to Old Orchard Beach, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Old Orchard Beach from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 4h 50m.
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 43m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 30 for a 2h 26m trip. The train station in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Beach, and is located 0.3 km 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 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including OurBus, CoachRun and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 34. From Portland, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 185 km.
Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach
Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach
Average rates range from around C$ 401 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 485 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
Renting a car in Old Orchard Beach
Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.39 and C$ 20.52.