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ScarboroughScarborough, Maine

A half-day stop for Pine Point Beach and a meal, not a base: stay in Portland and drive 15 min south.

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Scarborough is a coastal town 15 minutes south of Portland, best known for Pine Point Beach and a handful of chain hotels near the Maine Mall. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a cheaper sleep option when Portland is full. The town itself has no major sight that justifies a dedicated trip.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Aug (beach weather), Sep–Oct (fewer crowds, mild)
avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal places closed)
Airport
PWM
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Scarborough: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Scarborough911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Scarborough, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a gas station or Dunkin'US$2–4
  • Street or quick mealPizza slice at Pizza PluscheckUS$4–6
  • BeerBeer at a barUS$5–8
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Uber/Lyft from Portland to ScarboroughcheckUS$20–30
  • Budget bedVacation rental (cottage or apartment), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedBudget chain hotel room (e.g. Fairfield Inn), a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedBudget chain hotel room (e.g. Fairfield Inn), a night, per roomUS$250

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Pine Point BeachMaine Mall area hotelsClose to Portland and Old Orchard Beach
Airports
PWM Portland International Jetport (About 10 min by car; no direct public transit to Scarborough.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Scarborough: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

0°C (32°F)

−10°C (14°F)

10 rd

Feb

1°C (34°F)

−9°C (16°F)

9 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

11 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

11 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is essential. No bus or train serves Scarborough from Portland; ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft) costs about US$20–30 each way from Portland. Biking is possible on Route 77 but narrow shoulders.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Portland, Mainego

Door to door: 15–20 min

Car via I-95 N, about 15 min

Old Port, art museums, food scene.

Old Orchard Beach

go

Door to door: 10–15 min

Car via US-1 S, about 10 min

Amusement pier and 7-mile beach.

Cape Elizabethgo

Door to door: 10–15 min

Car via ME-77 S, about 10 min

Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park.

Freeport, Mainego

Door to door: 25–30 min

Car via I-95 N to Exit 22, about 25 min

LL Bean flagship store and outlet shopping.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Near Maine Mall / I-95 Exit 42

Chain hotels (Candlewood Suites, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn) within walking distance of a few chain restaurants and a Walmart.

Pine Point area

Seasonal cottages and a handful of B&Bs; quieter, but limited dining and no grocery within walking distance.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
US$100–180 excl. bed
High
US$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget chain hotel room (e.g. Fairfield Inn)1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Uber/Lyft from Portland to Scarborough, one way2 × US$25 · checkUS$50
Pizza Plus meal (pizza slice + drink)2 × US$12 · checkUS$24
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$46
Trip total≈ US$255 per person per day, bed includedUS$510

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and rental car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Pizza slice at Pizza PluscheckUS$4–6
Coffee at a gas station or Dunkin'US$2–4
Beer at a barUS$5–8
Uber/Lyft from Portland to ScarboroughcheckUS$20–30
Gas (per gallon)US$3.50–4.50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The main risks are sunburn at the beach and traffic on US-1 and I-95 during summer weekends.
  • Pine Point Beach has no lifeguard and no facilities: bring water and sunscreen.
  • Hotels near the Maine Mall fill up during Portland events (July 4, fall foliage weekends) — book ahead.
  • Many restaurants close by 21:00; late-night options are limited to fast food.

Emergency numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance
911
Scarborough Police Department (non-emergency)
+1 207 883-6361

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Emergency

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance911
  • Scarborough Police Department (non-emergency)+1 207 883-6361

Embassy

The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada. For consular services, use the US State Department website.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Portland Jetport → Scarborough, Uber: about US$20–30, 10–15 min (check)
  • Scarborough → Old Orchard Beach, car: about 10 min via US-1 S

Say or show

  • Hello — Hello (HELL-oh)
  • Thank you — Thank you (THANK-yoo)
  • How much? — How much? (HOW-much)
  • Where is the beach? — Where is the beach? (WHAIR-iz-the-BEECH)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Scarborough. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug (beach weather), Sep–Oct (fewer crowds, mild) · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal places closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Pine Point Beach and the Maine Mall area with seasonal hours and parking.
  2. Eat pages for Pizza Plus and other local spots with verified hours.
  3. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for PWM → Scarborough transfer.

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