Portland Golf Trip Cost
What does a Portland, Maine golf trip actually cost? We broke it down using real pricing from 4 courses, 2 lodging options, and 6 restaurants. All estimates are per person for a 3-night, 2-round trip with a group of 8.
Per-Person Estimate (3 Nights, 2 Rounds, Group of 8)
Budget
$421
Golf (2 rounds): $76Lodging (3 nights): $225Food & Drinks: $120
Mid-Range
$928
Golf (2 rounds): $148Lodging (3 nights): $600Food & Drinks: $180
Premium
$1600
Golf (2 rounds): $280Lodging (3 nights): $1050Food & Drinks: $270
Estimates exclude flights, car rental, and activities. Based on real venue pricing in our database.
Green Fee Breakdown
4 courses ranging from $38 to $140 per round with cart.
Solid (3 courses)
Sable Oaks Golf Club$55–$89
Nonesuch River Golf Club$49–$79
Val Halla Golf Course$38–$60
Premium (1 course)
Purpoodock Club$85–$140
Lodging Cost Per Person
Splitting a rental house is almost always cheaper than individual hotel rooms for golf groups. Here's what it looks like per person per night.
| Option | Sleeps | $/night (total) | 4 guys | 8 guys | 12 guys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| house | 10–16 | $600–$2200 | $150/pp | $75/pp | $50/pp |
| house | 12–18 | $800–$2800 | $200/pp | $100/pp | $67/pp |
Activity Costs
Portland Brewery Trailhalf day
$20–$50/ppCasco Bay Island Ferryhalf day
$15–$35/ppDeep Sea Fishing Charterhalf day
$100–$175/ppPortland Food Tour2-3 hours
$50–$85/ppSea Kayaking Casco Bay2-3 hours
$50–$80/ppMoney-Saving Tips for Portland
- Walk instead of riding — 4 courses here are walkable, saving $20-30/round on cart fees.
- Book a house that sleeps your full group — per-person lodging drops dramatically with 8+ people.
- Travel in the shoulder season (just before or after Summer/Fall) for lower rates on everything.
- Mix in casual spots — 2 restaurants here are under $30/person.
- Hire a private chef for one night — often cheaper than a $$$$ restaurant for large groups, and the house becomes the venue.
- Use our AI trip planner to compare different course/lodging combos and find the sweet spot for your budget.