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, Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 3.0 km from downtown Bangor. Bangor Dysarts Travel Stop - 530 Coldbrook Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

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, Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 3.0 km from downtown Bangor. Bangor Dysarts Travel Stop - 530 Coldbrook Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Bangor

AUGAugusta
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,166 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,246 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,848 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,245 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (580 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (266 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (710 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (36 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 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 $60 to $463 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bangor are about 77% 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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Hotel Ursa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 164 reviews)
$118+
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Hampton Inn Bangor
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 516 reviews)
$101+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Bangor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 797 reviews)
$110+
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Best Western White House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 794 reviews)
$96+
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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 461 reviews)
$79+
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Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 604 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Bangor

Renting a car in Bangor costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Budget branch at 299 Godfrey Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bangor costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Budget branch at 299 Godfrey Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bangor

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate
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