BAR HARBOR BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Two-Day Ride Through Acadia — Maine’s Largest Rental Fleet at Your Back
A two-day bike rental (helmet included) from Acadia Bike Rentals equips riders — from kids to adults — to explore Acadia’s carriage trails and scenic Rockefeller roads; this guide explains what to bring, age limits, and practical details.
Two-Day Ride Through Acadia — Maine’s Largest Rental Fleet at Your Back.
Based in Bar Harbor, the two-day Bike Rental from Coastal Kayaking Tours — Acadia Bike Rentals puts the largest rental fleet in Maine within reach of Acadia National Park’s carriage trails and scenic roads. Rent everything from unisex and step-thru adult bikes to kids’ models and trailers, then set out to photograph the park’s vistas and ride paths built for quiet exploration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The largest rental fleet in Maine
Choose from unisex and step-thru adult bikes, kids’ bikes, tag-alongs and trailers — the fleet is large enough to outfit families and mixed groups for two days of riding.
Built-for-Acadia carriage trails and scenic roads
Acadia Bike Rentals assures its bikes are well-suited to the park’s famous carriage trails and the nearby Rockefeller roads where riders can stop for wide views — bring a camera for those vistas.
Kid-friendly gear and child trailers
Families can choose kids’ bicycles, tag-a-longs, or a trailer for children five years and under so younger riders can come along for two days of exploration.
What the day feels like
What two days on rental feels like
Two days with Acadia Bike Rentals is a measured, self-directed outing: collect a helmet and your chosen bike from the shop, head into Acadia to trace carriage roads and Rockefeller’s scenic lanes, pause for photos and picnics, and return at the end of the rental period knowing you had access to a fleet that includes bikes and child trailers for mixed groups.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should take extra care
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-day rentals provide extended time to explore Acadia’s carriage trails and scenic roads.
Camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and water are recommended; the shop sells many sun-protection items and bikes have standard water-bottle holders.
Bikes are not permitted inside vehicles; staff may change bike sizes on the day of rental; seasonal shuttle service (Island Explorer Bicycle Express) provides alternate park access during late June through late September.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental period?
The rental duration is two days.
Are helmets included?
Yes — the two-day bike rental includes a helmet.
What are the rates and is tax added?
Rates are listed per bike type (for example, unisex and step-thru bicycles are $70; kids’ bicycles $52; tag-a-long $38; trailer for children 5 and under $48) and all rentals have 5.5% sales tax added to bike and accessory costs.
Can I transport the bike inside my vehicle?
No — bikes are not permitted inside any vehicle to avoid damage to the equipment.
Can I bring my young child?
Yes — trailers are available for children five years and under; there are also kids’ bikes and tag-a-longs.
Will I always get the exact bike I reserve?
The size of bike provided may change on the day of rental at the discretion of Acadia Bike Rentals staff.
Is there shuttle access to the park for bikes?
There are options to ride into the park or use the Island Explorer’s Bicycle Express Shuttle; the shuttle runs late June through late September.
Who operates the bike rentals?
The operator is Coastal Kayaking Tours - Acadia Bike Rentals.