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

Bar Harbor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bar Harbor

With a population of 2,552, Bar Harbor is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bar Harbor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Bar Harbor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn (1 Newport Dr.) and McKay's Public House (231 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bar Harbor in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bar Harbor in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bar Harbor, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Bar Harbor

Plane

When flying to Bar Harbor, you’ll arrive at Bar Harbor (BHB), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bar Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Bar Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 183 km from Bar Harbor. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Plane

When flying to Bar Harbor, you’ll arrive at Bar Harbor (BHB), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bar Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Bar Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 183 km from Bar Harbor. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bar Harbor

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Airlines serving Bar Harbor

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,177 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,041 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (540 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,186 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (241 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (698 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (37 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bar Harbor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Atlantic Eyrie Lodge and Highbrook Motel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bar Harbor, with prices from $80 to $663 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bar Harbor are about 136% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bar Harbor by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bar Harbor

Most booked hotels in Bar Harbor

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Bar Harbor Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 882 reviews)
$89+
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Kimball Terrace Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1043 reviews)
$196+
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Anchorage Motel
1 star
Excellent (8.3, 1236 reviews)
$72+
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Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1707 reviews)
$271+
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Seasider Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1060 reviews)
$86+
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Narrows Too Camping Resort Cabin 6
0 stars
Good (7.8, 120 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Bar Harbor

Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bar Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bar Harbor, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bar Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bar Harbor, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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