Maine Travel Forum

We'll be flying in to Portland, ME; arrive abt 5 pm on Sat 5th July.
1. Must We book accom. ahead? If so, any recc.?
2. Can we pick up a car from a/port
3. We have abt 3N; 2D; wjat are the must see?
4. Where can we find good and cheap seafood; esp. lobster?
5. From Portland we intend to drive twd Boston and spend 2 days there. Where in Boston outskirt can we stay and go into the city by public transport?

Since you're arriving on the Independence Day weekend, it would be advisable to reserve ahead as bookings can become difficult on holidays. There are certainly car rental agencies at Logan airport. As to must-sees, just check out the tips under VT's Boston page. You will surely have your fill of lobster right in Maine. Resto menus usually indicate their lobster dinner price as depending on current market cost; when I was there 2 weeks ago, the average price was about $25. If you wish to stay somewhere cheap in Boston, check out the President's City Inn website below (located in Qunicy, a few mins. south of Boston) which is near a subway station (red line). A room with breakfast cost me $65.

http://www.presidentscitymotel.com/door/

Thks for yoru tips. But you hotel suggestion is south of Boston. I don't wish to drive down south when I arrive Portland. Any other recc. for hotels inPortland, ME?