Which place is cheaper, Woodstock or Bar Harbor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bar Harbor and Woodstock can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
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.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bar Harbor is $202, while the average daily cost in Woodstock is $154. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bar Harbor and Woodstock in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Bar Harbor or Woodstock? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Bar Harbor are as follows:
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bar Harbor are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bar Harbor are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bar Harbor and Woodstock, we can see that Bar Harbor 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 Bar Harbor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bar Harbor than you might in Woodstock.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bar Harbor Expensive? and Is Woodstock Expensive?.
Bar Harbor has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Woodstock. When comparing the sizes of Bar Harbor and Woodstock, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Woodstock and Bar Harbor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Bar Harbor for the beaches, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Bar Harbor is cooler than Woodstock in the summer. The daily temperature in Bar Harbor averages around 69°F (21°C) in July, and Woodstock fluctuates around 74°F (24°C).
In July, Bar Harbor usually receives around the same amount of rain as Woodstock. Bar Harbor gets 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Woodstock and Bar Harbor during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Bar Harbor in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Bar Harbor is cooler than Woodstock. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bar Harbor in October average around 48°F (9°C), and Woodstock averages at about 53°F (12°C).
Bar Harbor usually gets more rain in October than Woodstock. Bar Harbor gets 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bar Harbor and Woodstock. Most visitors come to Bar Harbor for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Woodstock can be very cold. Bar Harbor can be very cold during winter. In January, Bar Harbor is generally much colder than Woodstock. Daily temperatures in Bar Harbor average around 18°F (-8°C), and Woodstock fluctuates around 25°F (-4°C).
In January, Bar Harbor usually receives less rain than Woodstock. Bar Harbor gets 3 inches (77 mm) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Bar Harbor as well as Woodstock. The spring months attract visitors to Bar Harbor because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Bar Harbor is much colder than Woodstock in the spring. The daily temperature in Bar Harbor averages around 43°F (6°C) in April, and Woodstock fluctuates around 49°F (10°C).
Bar Harbor usually gets less rain in April than Woodstock. Bar Harbor gets 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.7 inches (95 mm) of rain this time of the year.
Bar Harbor | Woodstock | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 18°F (-8°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
Feb | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 inches (81 mm) |
Mar | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 inches (97 mm) |
Apr | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) |
May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
Jun | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 inches (85 mm) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 inches (90 mm) |
Jul | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) |
Aug | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 inches (85 mm) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) |
Sep | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 inches (90 mm) |
Oct | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | 53°F (12°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
Nov | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 inches (116 mm) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 inches (110 mm) |
Dec | 24°F (-5°C) | 4 inches (100 mm) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |