South Portland travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Portland
With a population of 25,002, South Portland is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Portland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in South Portland
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tuscan Table (390 Gorham Rd) and North43Bistro (1 Springpoint Drive) are great picks.
When to visit South Portland
How to Get to South Portland
Plane
When flying to South Portland, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Portland include JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to South Portland departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Portland, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from South Portland to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $335 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to South Portland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 98 miles from South Portland. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Portland, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to South Portland takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles. South Portland’s bus station is located 5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving South Portland
Where to stay in South Portland
Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $712 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Portland
Most booked hotels in South Portland
Renting a car in South Portland
Renting a car in South Portland costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in South Portland.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in South Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in South Portland is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.