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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Old Orchard Beach has to offer.
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 Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 22h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Old Orchard Beach. 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 hire from Boston, which is about 140 km from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including Concord Coach Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around €50. From Bangor, the ticket costs about €57 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach
Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach
Average rates range from around €260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €326 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
Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach
Expect to pay €0.85 per litre in Old Orchard Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Old Orchard Beach is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.