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 January
Estimated package price
$70
2 travelers
Flight to Bar Harbor
3 nights at hotel
Bar Harbor in January
Estimated package price
$70
2 travelers
Flight to Bar Harbor
3 nights at 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 Turo and Movly, 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bar Harbor

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Airlines serving Bar Harbor

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,330 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,483 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,115 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,495 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (273 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,303 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (621 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (710 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 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 Bar Harbor Grand Hotel.

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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Acadia Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2181 reviews)
$184+
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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1559 reviews)
$141+
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The Inn on Mount Desert
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1301 reviews)
$104+
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Bar Harbor Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 886 reviews)
$97+
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Harbourside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 178 reviews)
$345+
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Edenbrook Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1026 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Bar Harbor

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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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