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, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saco. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Saco takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 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, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saco departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saco. The train journey from Saco to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Saco takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Saco

Airlines serving Saco

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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, 643 reviews)
$393+
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 754 reviews)
$354+
Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1043 reviews)
$231+
Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 753 reviews)
$257+
Ramada Plaza Portland
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2376 reviews)
$142+
Brookside Inn & Cottages
2 stars
Good (6.9, 479 reviews)
$82+

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 69% 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 69% 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.