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

Bangor travel guide

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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.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blaze - Bangor (18 Broad St.) and Novio's (130 Hammond St) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in December
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in December
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 107 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 1.9 miles from downtown Bangor. Bangor Odlin Rd Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 107 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 1.9 miles from downtown Bangor. Bangor Odlin Rd Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Bangor

AUGAugusta
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,418 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,093 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,947 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (496 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (187 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (702 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (36 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bangor, with prices from $78 to $241 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bangor are about 43% 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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Country Inn at The Mall
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1561 reviews)
$140+
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Hotel Ursa
2 stars
Excellent (9, 123 reviews)
$175+
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Milford Motel on the River
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 248 reviews)
$146+
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Black Bear Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 439 reviews)
$155+
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Bangor Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1429 reviews)
$139+
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Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 511 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Bangor

Renting a car in Bangor costs $97 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz 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 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bangor, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bangor costs $97 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz 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 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bangor, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Bangor

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$53/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$54/day

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