Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bangor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 33,039, Bangor is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bangor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Bangor

The Maine Air Museum
Museums•Aviation

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Novio's (130 Hammond St) and Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Bangor (725 Stillwater Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bangor in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bangor, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 173 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Movly and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 173 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Movly and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bangor

AUGAugusta
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,548 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,178 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,889 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,042 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (319 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (668 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn at The Mall and Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bangor, with prices from $63 to $568 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bangor are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bangor by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

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Country Inn at The Mall
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1993 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 922 reviews)
$107+
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Milford Motel on the River
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 274 reviews)
$127+
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Hollywood Casino Bangor
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 981 reviews)
$145+
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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 465 reviews)
$128+
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Bangor Grande Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 799 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Bangor

Renting a car in Bangor costs $92 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1222 Hammond St, which is 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bangor costs $92 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1222 Hammond St, which is 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bangor

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$60/day

Full-size

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$65/day

Compact
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