TRANSPORTATION:

(a) Taxis:
Hertz Rent A Car provides year round car rental services from its counter in the airport’s terminal building. Call (207)-667-5017 or the Hertz national reservations number at 1-800-654-3131.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car provides seasonal car rentals from May 1st through October 31st from its counter inside the airport’s terminal building. Call 207-664-2662 or 1-800-rent-a-car.

(b) Bus Service
From the end of June through Columbus Day, the Island Explorer provides bus service between the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport and several locations on Mount Desert Island. Island destinations include village centers and Acadia National Park. For further information call Downeast Transportation at (207) 667-5796.

SCENIC BIPLANE & GLIDER RIDES
View Acadia National Park, area lighthouses and the rugged rock-bound shores of Mount Desert Island from the open cockpit of the two-passenger BIPLANE, or “soar like an eagle” in the popular two-passenger GLIDER. You have a choice of either bringing a companion, or you can fly either of the aircraft accompanied by a licensed commercial instructor pilot (no experience necessary). Whether you choose the adventure of our open cockpit BIPLANE or the shear exhilaration of silent, effortless flight of the GLIDER, you will surely have the experience of a lifetime.

Pets: Airline policies regarding pets vary widely and it is highly recommended that you contact the airline prior to making a reservation. Here are some helpful tips for traveling with pets:

Tips for Traveling with Pets:

· First, contact your airline to find out the rules and regulations they have on pet travel.
· Do not tranquilize your pet, as the effects of tranquilizers on animals at higher altitudes can be unpredictable.
· The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set up rules and regulations for the transportation of live animals, and your pet is required to be at least eight weeks old and fully weaned before traveling by air.
· Whenever possible, book a direct, nonstop flight and avoid holiday or weekend travel. Try to plan schedules that minimize temperature extremes.
· The kennel that you use must be sturdy, properly ventilated, and large enough for your pet to freely be able to stand, turn around and lie down.
· Get your pet comfortable with the kennel prior to flying; this reduces stress on your pet.
· Give your pet food and water within four hours before your flight. You will have to sign a certification of the time when you last offered food and water to your pet.
· Give yourself plenty of time for check-in so there is no rushing and everything is done properly