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

Southwest Harbor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southwest Harbor

With a population of 720, Southwest Harbor is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Southwest Harbor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor in April
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southwest Harbor in April
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southwest Harbor

Plane

When flying to Southwest Harbor, you’ll arrive at Bar Harbor (BHB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Southwest Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Southwest Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 191 miles from Southwest Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Southwest Harbor, you’ll arrive at Bar Harbor (BHB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Southwest Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Southwest Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 191 miles from Southwest Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Southwest Harbor

AUGAugusta
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Southwest Harbor

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southwest Harbor

Most booked hotels in Southwest Harbor

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Lindenwood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 293 reviews)
$326+
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Cafe Drydock & Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 130 reviews)
$158+
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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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Renting a car in Southwest Harbor

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Southwest Harbor (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 Southwest Harbor (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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