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.
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
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″.
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 WestJet. 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Portland.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Bangor takes 209 km and will cost you around $62. From Boston, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 3.0 km from downtown Bangor. Bangor Odlin Rd Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Bangor
Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor
Most booked hotels in Bangor
Renting a car in Bangor
Renting a car in Bangor costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 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 3 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Bangor.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.