Area Information
All area codes are 207. For more detailed information on planning your stay, give us a call at 800-91-MOOSE (800-916-6673).
Visitor Information Centers
Bangor International Airport 287 Godfrey Boulevard, 992-4600
flybangor.com
Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau 947-5205
Hampden North
I-95 North, Hampden, 862-6628
Hampden South
I-95 South, Hampden, 862-6638
Maine Tourism Information
888-624-6345, visitmaine.com mainetourism.com
Population
Bangor: 35,473 (2010 Census)
Maine: 1,328,361
Travel and Driving Information
For travel and road conditions, call 511 or 866-282-7578
Seat Belts
To keep our drivers and passengers safe, Maine requires seat belts for all ages - with special rules for children.
Smoking
Because we care about our children, Bangor was the first city in the U.S. to ban smoking in vehicles carrying passengers under the age of 18.
Most public places, including all restaurants and bars, are also smoke free.
Alcohol
You should know that
- Legal drinking age in Maine is 21; Identification is required
- Hours of legal service are 6 am to 1 am
- Maine has a strict OUI policy that makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher
Border Crossings
New passport regulations that were effective in June 2009 now require visitors crossing the U.S./Canadian border by land to have either a valid passport card or regular passport. If traveling by air or sea, visitors must possess a valid passport - the passport card is not valid for this type of travel. Please refer to the U.S. Passport Services Bureau for more information on border crossing policies: 1-877-4USAPPT or online at travel.state.gov.
Taxes
Sales tax: 5%
Lodging and dining tax: 7%
Average High/Low Temperatures *F
January 27* 8*
February 30* 11*
March 40* 22*
April 52* 33*
May 65* 43*
June 74* 53*
July 79* 58*
August 78* 57*
September 69* 48*
October 57* 38*
November 44* 29*
December 33* 14*
Airport
Bangor International Airport
287 Godfrey Boulevard. flybangor.com
207-992-4600 | 866-FLY-BANGOR
Bus Service
BAT Community Connector
481 Maine Avenue, 992-4670
bangormaine.gov/cs_publictransit.php
The BAT provides scheduled transportation throughout Bangor, Old Town, Veazie, Orono, and Hampden. The bus makes regular stops at the airport and in Pickering Square in downtown Bangor.
Concord Coach Lines
945-4000 - 1-800-639-3317
Cyr Bus Line
827-2335/800-244-2335 cyrbustours.com
Greyhound Bus Lines
942-1700 / 1-800-894-3355
Vermont Transit
1-800-894-3355
West's Coastal Connection
1-800-596-2823
Car Rental & Taxi Service
Car Rental Companies in the AreaAlamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National
Taxi Service
AAA Yellow Cab 945-6441
A Cab 991-8335
Ace Taxi 249-9090
A-1 Taxi 945-9555
Airport/River City Taxi 947-8294
B&J's Taxicab 745-0940
Brad's Cab 941-9695
Dick's Taxi 942-6403
Penobscot Taxi Service 947-4894
Town Taxi 945-5671
Watch for Moose
They are very large and hard-to-see wildlife. They can usually be seen by the roads in early morning or around dusk. Deer also regularly visit Maine's roads. Please keep aware!
