Bath travel guide

Bath Tourism | Bath Guide

You're Going to Love Bath

With a population of 8,514, Bath is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bath deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bath

Bath in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bath in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bath

Plane

Although Bath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 30 miles from Bath. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bath departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bath.

Car

Another option to get to Bath is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 124 miles from Bath. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bath, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Bath takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles. Bath’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Bath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 30 miles from Bath. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bath departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bath.

Car

Another option to get to Bath is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 124 miles from Bath. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bath, including Concord Coach Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Bath takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles. Bath’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Bath

Airlines serving Bath

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,970 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,324 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (136 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bath

Most booked hotels in Bath

Pryor House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 287 reviews)
$212+
Benjamin F. Packard House
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 78 reviews)
$261+
Residence Inn by Marriott Bath Brunswick Area
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 104 reviews)
$193+
Hampton Inn Bath (Brunswick Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 210 reviews)
$270+

Renting a car in Bath

Renting a car in Bath costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Bath.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bath (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 Bath is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bath costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Bath.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bath (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 Bath is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.