Should you visit Bar Harbor or The Hamptons?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bar Harbor and The Hamptons can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a seafront town located on Mount Desert Island just off the coast of Maine. The Wabanaki Indians who seasonally fished, hunted and gathered berries, clams, and other shellfish in the area, called it the ‘clam-gathering' or ‘clambake' place. Eventually the area was settled by Europeans who established industries in fishing, lumbering, shipbuilding, and agriculture. Its maritime scenery even attracted artists of the Hudson River School like Thomas Cole, and the area soon became a seasonal resort for the affluent, comparable to that of Newport, Rhode Island.
The Hamptons
The Hamptons is a series of small villages and hamlets along the East End of Long Island. The area is a famous seaside resort destination that has long attracted the rich and famous from New York, New England, and elsewhere in the United States.
The Hamptons are famous as an expensive summer destination with posh seaside homes, prestigious country clubs, and wealthy vacationers. Three zip codes in The Hamptons are listed in the top 10 most expensive zip codes in the United States.
Nobody really visits The Hamptons hoping to stick to a tight budget, but if you think outside the box you might be able to save a little money. Enjoy the free sights in the area, hang out on the beach, and eat a lot of pizza, if you're hoping to keep your costs in check.
Which city is cheaper, The Hamptons or Bar Harbor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bar Harbor is $128, while the average daily cost in The Hamptons is $178. 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 Bar Harbor and The Hamptons in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bar Harbor is $164. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The average price for accommodation for two people in The Hamptons is $202. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Food in Bar Harbor costs travelers about $23 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $48 per day in The Hamptons for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bar Harbor $23
The Hamptons $48
Typical Food prices in Bar Harbor
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bar Harbor are as follows:
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West Street Cafe (for 4)
$70
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Bar Harbor is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $38 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bar Harbor.
The cost of a taxi ride in The Hamptons is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $50 per person, per day, on local transportation in The Hamptons.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Bar Harbor typically cost an average of $14 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Entertainment and activities in The Hamptons typically cost an average of $18 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 Bar Harbor
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bar Harbor are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Bar Harbor
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bar Harbor are as follows:
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Acadia National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour:
$2.50
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Historical Guided Walking Tour:
$35
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Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours):
$65
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2-Hour Tall Ship Cruise from Bar Harbor:
$76
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Bar Harbor, Maine: Culinary Walking Tour with Tastings:
$85
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Savor Bar Harbor Culinary Walking Tour:
$109
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3 Hour: ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOUR Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach & Thunder Hole:
$590
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting The Hamptons may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $25 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bar Harbor and The Hamptons, we can see that The Hamptons is more expensive. And not only is Bar Harbor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bar Harbor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bar Harbor 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 The Hamptons would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hamptons than you might in Bar Harbor.
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