Maine car rental comparison

When you are away from home and looking for car hire Maine, you'll find HAPPYCAR, the online comparison portal, in many cities such as Portland, Maine, or Augusta, the state capital. Maine is popular tourist destination, with miles of picturesque rocky coast line, including islands in the Atlantic Ocean, hundreds of lakes, and vibrant cities to explore. We take the work out of finding the best car rental deal by comparing the prices of local and international service providers. We'll help you get the best value for your money, taking into account the type of car and service that fits your requirements. You'll have a number of options to choose from to customize your car rental, including the vehicle size, type of insurance coverage, and location of pick up.

Major attractions in Maine

A rental car in Maine lets you explore the iconic countryside that has drawn visitors for hundreds of years. Even today, more than 80 percent of the state of Maine is forest, including the northern region of the Appalachian Mountains, and part of the Appalachian trail. It's a haven for hikers. Along the coast on Hwy 1, you can drive your car hire Maine from Portsmouth north through Portland up to Calais, visiting charming fishing villages - and sampling delicious fresh seafood - along the way.

Side trips to one of the many coastal islands can add to the experience, and you'll pass by Acadia National Park, located on Mount Desert Island There are 166 islands along Maine's rocky coast, with several incorporated within the park. Lobster lovers will enjoy a visit to Vinalhaven Island, boasting one of the largest lobster fishing operations in the world. Old Orchard Beach is a busy summer destination where you can sample freshly dug clams in classic New England clam chowder.

Going inland, there are many parks and charming drives to explore in your rental car Maine, including Baxter State Park, located in the Northeast Piscataquis county. The park spreads over 210,000 acres, and is home to a mountain range, including Mount Katahdin. Camping, hiking, rock climbing, and pristine wilderness with rare alpine flowers, and unusual glacier formations you can experience close up.

Maine, USA is readily accessible, with the Portland International Jetport, and Augusta State Airport, along with Bangor International Airport. The city experience offers a taste of local culture, including a thriving traditional music scene, pubs, and sophisticated lounges and clubs. Portland is the economic heart of the state, with a busy downtown, and historic Old Port neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and bars that retain their Victorian era charm. Peaks Island in Casco Bay offers beaches and biking trails. A stroll along the Western Promenade park takes you up a bluff where you'll find breathtaking views of the mountains and river that drains into Casco Bay. You can also tour lighthouses in the immediate area, including the Portland Head Lighthouse, built in 1791, and the charming seaside Fort Williams Park just outside the city, with its own lighthouse.

Excursions

You can drive your car rental Maine for a city tour of the state to sample culture and local cuisine from Portland to Augusta to Bangor. With a car hire, Maine can also be a gateway to the rest of New England, including Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Renting a car - and finding the best deals on cars and fuel - is easy. Just select three of the following partners for a price comparison, and your work is done: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, InterRent, Avis, Centauro, Thrifty. HAPPYCAR wishes you safe and happy travels no matter where you go.