ktcishot Posted April 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Has anyone ever rented a GEM car in Bar Harbor to explore Acadia? Just looking for tips and reviews. Considering these as an alternative to a bus tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted April 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2023 I considered it for a milli-second - until I found the prices. Plus they want proof of car insurance - I could give them my NZ car insurance details - but I don't understand why- we have no coverage for overseas car rentals LOL I think we're stick to town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted April 25, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I thought it was expensive as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovesparky13 Posted May 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I’m not sure why everyone is saying it’s expensive. I compared it to other tours like the Ollie trolley, and it’s a fraction of the cost when comparing their 4-hour options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcishot Posted May 1, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I agree, doesn't seem too expensive for me. I'm just not sure how easy it is to tour around on your own, would we be better off with a guided tour instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted May 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 5/1/2023 at 12:49 PM, ilovesparky13 said: I’m not sure why everyone is saying it’s expensive. I compared it to other tours like the Ollie trolley, and it’s a fraction of the cost when comparing their 4-hour options. It's not a tour - its a rental car - so yes US$275 for a one day hire is expensive. I'm paying C$60 in Sydney NS in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 5, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Ollies 4hr tour $85 PP Gem 4hr $250 for 2 I would take the tour We are there in Oct so not sure what we will do depends on the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovesparky13 Posted May 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: Ollies 4hr tour $85 PP Gem 4hr $250 for 2 I would take the tour We are there in Oct so not sure what we will do depends on the weather They must have just raised the prices then. At the time of my previous post, it was around $150 for 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted May 8, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 3:26 PM, ilovesparky13 said: They must have just raised the prices then. At the time of my previous post, it was around $150 for 4 hours. The prices are all over the place - the've now dropped to $95 for 4 hours - I'd suggest peole who have booked check often and maybe cancel and rebook 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleophus12 Posted May 10, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Also, as I think I understand it, private vehicles are not allowed up Cadillac Mountain without a special permit. Is that correct? The trolley tour will get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcishot Posted May 10, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Private cars are allowed, but you need to book a timed ticket in advance now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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