The average price of a 7-day trip to Bar Harbor is $1,965 for a solo traveler, $3,529 for a couple, and $6,616 for a family of 4. Bar Harbor hotels range from $86 to $393 per night with an average of $133, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) are between $542 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $71 to $117 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bar Harbor, ME, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PWM and stay in a Bar Harbor hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bar Harbor is usually early to mid September.
Average Bar Harbor Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $1,509-$2,897($216-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $764 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $2,720-$4,770($389-$681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,528 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $4,752-$8,432($679-$1,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,056 for economy
Lodging: $214 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $286 to $350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bar Harbor
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bar Harbor? The cheapest trip to Bar Harbor is about $148 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $72.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $1,033-$2,359($148-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $764 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $1,634-$3,578($233-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,528 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $3,268-$6,586($467-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,056 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bar Harbor cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bar Harbor Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bar Harbor.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $3,179-$10,128($454-$1,447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $149 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $966 to $1,734 for first class
Lodging: $195 to $393 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $5,188-$13,416($741-$1,917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $298 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,932 to $3,468 for first class
Lodging: $195 to $393 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bar Harbor for a week is $10,376-$23,412($1,482-$3,345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $596 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,864 to $6,936 for first class
Lodging: $390 to $786 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,710 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bar Harbor Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bar Harbor is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bar Harbor due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bar Harbor Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bar Harbor hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Bar Harbor.
Flight Costs to Bar Harbor
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $542 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bar Harbor our data includes 449 originating airports, and 102 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bar Harbor from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,257 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $197.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bar Harbor, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 68% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bar Harbor can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $980 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.