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.
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells. The train journey from Wells to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Wells is called Wells, and is located 1.6 miles from the city center.
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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Wells takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.
Renting a car in Wells costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 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 73% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.