Boothbay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Boothbay
With a population of 3,077, Boothbay is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Boothbay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Boothbay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ocean Point Kitchen at Bluebird Ocean Point Inn (191 Shore Rd) and Boothbay Harbor Country Club (50 Sugar Maple Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Boothbay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boothbay in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Boothbay, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Boothbay
Plane
Although Boothbay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 37 miles from Boothbay. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, American Airlines, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Boothbay departs from Boston and takes around 1h 26m.
Car
Another option to get to Boothbay is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 127 miles from Boothbay. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Boothbay.
Airlines serving Boothbay
Where to stay in popular areas of Boothbay
Most booked hotels in Boothbay
Renting a car in Boothbay
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Boothbay (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 Boothbay is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 5% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.