Saco travel guide

Saco Tourism | Saco Guide

You're Going to Love Saco

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 to visit Saco

Saco in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saco in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saco

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Saco

Airlines serving Saco

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 popular areas of Saco

Most booked hotels in Saco

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 636 reviews)
$308+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 755 reviews)
$258+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1038 reviews)
$208+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 745 reviews)
$206+
Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2380 reviews)
$128+
Brookside Inn & Cottages
2 stars
Good (6.9, 482 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Saco

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.

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.