Wells travel guide
Wells Tourism | Wells Guide
You're Going to Love Wells
With a population of 10,162, Wells is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Wells
How to Get to Wells
Plane
Although Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 26 miles from Wells. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from New York and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wells to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip. The train station in Wells is called Wells, and is located 1.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 71 miles from Wells. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Wells takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 90 miles.
Airlines serving Wells
Where to stay in popular areas of Wells
Most booked hotels in Wells
Renting a car in Wells
Renting a car in Wells costs $107 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wells (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 Wells is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.