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 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 Dublin and takes around 7h 02m.
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.
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 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 185 km and will cost you around €30. From New York, the ticket costs about €23 for a journey of 435 km.
Average rates range from around €267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €317 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.
Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.56 and €15.42. 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.