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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 364
1 night at 3-star hotel
Old Orchard Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 364
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 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 45m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about AED 55 for a 2h 22m 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 hire from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 225 miles and will cost you around AED 136. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 420 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 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 45m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about AED 55 for a 2h 22m 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 hire from Boston, which is about 87 miles from Old Orchard Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Old Orchard Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Old Orchard Beach takes 225 miles and will cost you around AED 136. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Old Orchard Beach

Airlines serving Old Orchard Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Old Orchard Beach

Average rates range from around AED 1,050 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,244 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)
AED 837+
Friendship Oceanfront Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 499+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 740+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 510+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 539+
Sea Cliff House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 420+

Hiring a car in Old Orchard Beach

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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.