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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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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bar Harbor in November
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bar Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bar Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 114 miles 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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bar Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bar Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 114 miles 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 (1,366 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,350 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,917 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,915 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (486 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (183 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (709 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bar Harbor

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bar Harbor, with prices from $145 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 60% 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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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1481 reviews)
$405+
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The Inn on Mount Desert
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1239 reviews)
$411+
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Bar Harbor Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 836 reviews)
$346+
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Harbourside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 143 reviews)
$294+
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Anchorage Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1183 reviews)
$291+
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Kimball Terrace Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 947 reviews)
$253+
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Renting a car in Bar Harbor

Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $102 per day, on average, or $203 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bar Harbor.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Bar Harbor is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $102 per day, on average, or $203 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bar Harbor.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Bar Harbor is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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