Should you visit Bangor or Woodstock?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bangor and Woodstock can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bangor
Located along the Penobscot River in the U.S. State of Maine, modern Bangor really took off as a center for lumber and shipbuilding industries. Logs could easily be floated down-river to be processed and shipped from port on the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles downstream. Eventually lumbering turned to pulp and paper and shipping turned to railroads, but Bangor remains a city symbolic of industry. The city also has much to offer in shopping and entertainment with bookstores, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and museums located in the downtown area.
Woodstock
While this town does lend its name to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the legendary event was actually held on a dairy farm almost 60 miles away in Bethel, NY. So if you are looking to see the field where it all happened and a museum dedicated to its history, you will need to take a day trip outside of town.
Woodstock, New York, however, does stay true to the spirit of the arts. Since 1903, the place lay home to Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, and even attracted artists of the Hudson River School during the late 1800s. Today, artists from all disciplines—visual, ceramic, music, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry—take up residence at the colony and have works displayed in galleries open in the main part of town.
Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are lined with a mix of restaurants and shops all teeming with the essence of hippie living, arts, and spirituality. From shops selling Woodstock paraphernalia, incense, and Himalayan products, to yoga studios, vegan restaurants, and local art galleries—the town of Woodstock is one dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Woodstock Festival and the arts alive.
Which city is cheaper, Woodstock or Bangor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangor is $158, while the average daily cost in Woodstock is $123. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bangor and Woodstock in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangor is $182. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $65. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Woodstock the cost is $130 on average.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Bangor cost around $43 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $17.
In Woodstock travelers spend around $27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bangor $43
Woodstock $27
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $29 per day to get around in Bangor.
The cost of a taxi ride in Woodstock is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $48 per person, per day, on local transportation in Woodstock.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangor:
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Bangor Accommodation to Belfast City Airport (BHD) - Departure Private Transfer:
$51
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Private Transfer from Bangor to Belfast City Airport (BHD):
$57
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Private Transfer from Bangor – County Down to Belfast Airport (BFS):
$107
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Bangor City to Belfast International Airport (BFS) - Departure Private Transfer:
$143
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $36 per person, per day in Bangor. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Entertainment and activities in Woodstock typically cost an average of $28 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Bangor
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bangor are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Bangor
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bangor are as follows:
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Taste of North Wales - 6 Hour Private Tour from Bangor:
$552
Tours and Activities in Woodstock
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Woodstock are as follows:
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Kancamagus Scenic Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour:
$2.50
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Day Tour through Stowe, Vermont:
$131
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A Unique Lifecasting Experience in Woodstock:
$256
Alcohol
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Bangor per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Woodstock per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Woodstock
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Woodstock:
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Brewery & Spirits Tour:
$131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangor and Woodstock, we can see that Bangor is more expensive. And not only is Woodstock much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Woodstock would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Woodstock and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bangor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangor than you might in Woodstock.
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