PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 22, 2025
A couple flying into Maine and staying three nights at a hotel in Bar Harbor, eating meals out and having a few beers, would ending up spending $2,294 over their visit, according to personal finance website GoBankingRates, which in June ranked the Mount Desert Island town No. 4 on its list of America’s Most Expensive Tourist Destinations. But for Mainers living in driving distance, maybe even close enough for a day trip, visiting Bar Harbor doesn’t have to break the bank, especially with the help of some insider tips that will keep costs down without sacrificing any fun. ~ Leslie Bridgers