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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mount Desert travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Desert

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

When to visit Mount Desert

Mount Desert in September
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Desert in September
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Desert

Plane

When flying to Mount Desert, you’ll arrive at Bar Harbor (BHB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Desert departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Desert is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 194 miles from Mount Desert. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Mount Desert, you’ll arrive at Bar Harbor (BHB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Desert departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Desert is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 194 miles from Mount Desert. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Mount Desert

AUGAugusta
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Mount Desert

KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,177 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (473 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (733 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Desert

Most booked hotels in Mount Desert

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Harbourside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 140 reviews)
$281+
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Kimball Terrace Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 935 reviews)
$195+
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Otter Creek Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 50 reviews)
$218+
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Acadia Gateway Motel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 698 reviews)
$245+
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Narrows Too Camping Resort Cabin 6
0 stars
Good (7.4, 107 reviews)
$92+
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Island View Hotel Bar Harbor
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$300+
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Renting a car in Mount Desert

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Desert (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Desert (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.

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