Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 33,039, Bangor is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bangor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Bangor

The Maine Air Museum
Museums•Aviation

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Novio's (130 Hammond St) and Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Bangor (725 Stillwater Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bangor in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bangor, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 173 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 173 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bangor

AUGAugusta
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,606 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,008 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,946 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,768 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (296 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (649 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,393 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (689 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (33 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn at The Mall and Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bangor, with prices from $63 to $627 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bangor are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bangor by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

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Hotel Ursa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 168 reviews)
$150+
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Country Inn at The Mall
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1873 reviews)
$138+
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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 468 reviews)
$148+
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Milford Motel on the River
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 264 reviews)
$142+
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Bangor Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1502 reviews)
$115+
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Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 639 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Bangor

Renting a car in Bangor costs $94 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Budget branch at 299 Godfrey Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bangor, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bangor costs $94 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Budget branch at 299 Godfrey Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bangor, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Bangor

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$64/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$64/day

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