Ellsworth car hire

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When to book a car hire in Ellsworth

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Ellsworth

  • Car rentals in Ellsworth, Maine, will let you drive through the city and take in all the sites with ease. This city is surrounded by natural wonders, including Branch Lake, Graham Lake, Branch Lake Public Forest, and the Forest Ridge Campground, all easily accessible in Ellsworth rental cars. And if you're feeling adventurous, there are other exciting places in Canada within a 6-hour drive, including Montreal, Quebec City, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
  • About a 20-minute drive south of Ellsworth, the Hancock County - Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) is an ideal place for securing car rentals in Ellsworth. All year long, Hertz car-rental agency in BHB’s terminal building is available to all who desire to purchase an Ellsworth car rental. Enterprise is also in the terminal, but only operates between May 1 and October 31. At this small airport, rental cars are parked and returned to the parking lot just outside the terminal.
  • Driving in Ellsworth has a reputation for being slow, sometimes annoyingly so. There are a few highways around, but most of the roads have a single lane of traffic going in either direction. Both locals and tourists tend to drive slowly, so it's common if you’re driving in Ellsworth or exploring Maine to get stuck behind some slow traffic. Anyone driving a rental car in Ellsworth should exercise patience, avoid frustration, and enjoy the scenery.
  • Dealing with the weather will likely be the biggest driving challenge for drivers in rental cars in Ellsworth. Winters are infamously snowy, with an average of 70 inches of snow per year, compared to the national average of 28 inches annually. When getting Ellsworth car rentals from October to March, make sure that your tires have good traction, your windshield wipers are in excellent working condition, the car has an ice scraper and snow brush inside, and both the heat and defrost are working. Ellsworth gets precipitation 129 days per year on average, which is about a third of the year. Be prepared, on any given day, to be driving through rain, sleet, or snow. Drive with caution, leave space between you and the car in front of you, and if it's foggy, use your low beams.
  • Book your car hire in Ellsworth at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car in Ellsworth

  • How much is the price of fuel in Ellsworth?

    The average price of fuel in Ellsworth is R63,22 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R759 and R1 011, depending on the car size.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Ellsworth?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Ellsworth?

    Because you’ll be surrounded by so much natural beauty in Ellsworth, ME, SUVs make ideal car rentals in Ellsworth. You can load up your vehicle with equipment for camping and other outdoor adventures, as well as beach paraphernalia in the summer months and picnic supplies for warmer weather. If you'll be driving longer distances, an SUV can give you a comfortable ride. If you’re reserving Ellsworth car rentals anytime between October and March, an SUV might give you the power and traction you'll need for harsh weather conditions.

  • What's the speed limit in Ellsworth?

    Various stretches of State Highway 3 going through Ellsworth have posted speed limits of 55 mph, 35 mph, and 25 mph. Changes in the speed limit come up quickly, so for those driving rental cars in Ellsworth, be on the lookout for posted speed limits and respond accordingly. Many of the places that have speed-limit changes are also speed traps, where a cop will be sitting in wait to snag speeders. Most roads in Ellsworth have a speed limit of 25 mph. However, school zones and blind intersections will probably have a speed limit of 15 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Ellsworth?

    Downtown Ellsworth has a number of parking lots that have all-day free parking. Some of these lots include City Hall, the Hancock Street lot, the School Street lot, the Franklin Street lot, and the Water Street parking lot. You can also find free parking on Hancock Street, Franklin Street, and Pine Street. We recommend that you do not park at Union River. In the neighboring town of Bar Harbor, just a 15-minute drive away, parking meters are in effect from May 1 to October 31. Parking costs range from $1.50 to $2 an hour.

Ellsworth car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.0

5 locations in Ellsworth

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1222 Hammond St

+1 207 942 3772

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143 Caruso Drive

+1 207 664 2662

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299 Godfrey Blvd

+1 833 636 0786

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436 High St

+1 207 667 1217

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10,0 Wonderful

Philip, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Across the board best experience EVER Thank you Philip

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Very flexible with our changing plans

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The pick up was quick and easy. I was on the road in about 20 minutes.

Cons:

The shuttle took a few minutes to pick us up at the airport, but we didn't wait too long.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Arrogant manager over books and then just casually tells you he has no cars and you’re 10 on the waiting list... enjoy your vacation!

1 out of 5

Rent-A-Wreck

2,4

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One location in Ellsworth

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602 Main Road North

+1 207 942 4600

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Hertz

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143 Caruso Drive Suite 5

+1 207 667 5017

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410 Stillwater Ave

+1 207 573 9152

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

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They took great care of us. The representatives went above and beyond helping us fix a mistake we made when booking our rental and definitely saved the first day of our vacation!

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

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It was fast and efficient

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact

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The pickup was pleasant, however I realized, about a mile down the road that the tank was only 3/4 full. That’s a highly disagreeable situation, and given the egregious prices Hertz charges for topping up a tank, it’s completely unacceptable to receive a car with a partially empty one. The car, a Kia, was in very nice condition, however, over longer distances in the drive, the seats turned out to be quite uncomfortable. The Hertz agent at the return location was kind enough to swap out for another vehicle - this was greatly appreciated, and the gentleman at the final return was super nice and helpful.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

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perfect great customer service i will always use this company from now on

1 out of 2

AutoEurope

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One location in Ellsworth

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Bangor International Airport

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299 Godfrey Blvd Ste 8, Bangor, , USA Maine

+1 914 368 0091

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2 travellers who hired a car in Ellsworth gave the car agency they used an average rating of 2.8

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