With a population of 18,482, Saco is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Saco, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saco include JetBlue, American Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Saco, followed by Acela. The train journey from Saco to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip. The train station in Saco is called Saco, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Saco is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 85 miles from Saco. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saco, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Saco takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Renting a car in Saco costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 67% cheaper than airport locations in Saco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saco (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 Saco is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.