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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Old Orchard Beach to see all of its attractions.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 25m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Old Orchard Beach. The train journey from Old Orchard Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about £12 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.
Another option to get to Old Orchard Beach is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around £26. From New York, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 270 miles.
Average rates range from around £229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £271 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.90 and £13.19. The most frequently booked car type in Old Orchard Beach is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.