York travel guide

York Tourism | York Guide

You're Going to Love York

York is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. York deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in York

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shearwater at Stage Neck Inn (8 Stage Neck Rd) and Cliff House - Terrace (591 Shore Rd) are great picks.

When to visit York

York in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
York in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to York

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York 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.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to York takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to York, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving York, followed by Acela. The train journey from York 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.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to York takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near York

Airlines serving York

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in York

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of York

Most booked hotels in York

Viewpoint Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 71 reviews)
$480+
Cliff House Maine
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 243 reviews)
$625+
Anchorage by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 434 reviews)
$263+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$210+
Dockside Guest Quarters
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 52 reviews)
$263+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 366 reviews)
$163+

Renting a car in York

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (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.