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.
Where to Eat in Bar Harbor
If you’re looking for affordable options, West Street Cafe (76 West St) and Sweet Pea's Cafe (854 State Highway 3) 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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bar Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.
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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Portland.
Airlines serving Bar Harbor
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 $91 per day, on average, or $183 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 $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bar Harbor is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.