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.
Activities & attractions in Bar Harbor
Tours
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
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″.
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 24m.
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 Movly and Turo, among others, in Portland.
Airlines serving Bar Harbor
Where to stay in Bar Harbor
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Atlantic Eyrie Lodge and Bar Harbor Grand Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bar Harbor, with prices from $13 to $895 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bar Harbor are about 87% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bar Harbor
Most booked hotels in Bar Harbor
Renting a car in Bar Harbor
Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $112 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Bar Harbor.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Bar Harbor is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.