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 package price
$67
2 travelers
Flight to Bar Harbor
3 nights at hotel
Bar Harbor in November
Estimated package price
$67
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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bar Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 35m.

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 Turo and Movly, 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 35m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bar Harbor

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Airlines serving Bar Harbor

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,753 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,922 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,347 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (286 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (648 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (710 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (33 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bar Harbor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Edenbrook Motel and Atlantic Eyrie Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bar Harbor, with prices from $13 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 140% 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 (9.3, 1579 reviews)
$250+
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Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1048 reviews)
$203+
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Seasider Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1070 reviews)
$138+
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Otter Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 57 reviews)
$175+
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Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1807 reviews)
$236+
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Anchorage Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1284 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in Bar Harbor

Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $98 per day, on average, or $197 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in 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 Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bar Harbor costs $98 per day, on average, or $197 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in 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 Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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