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LubecLubec, Maine

Go for 1–2 nights between late May and mid-October: West Quoddy Head, Quoddy Head State Park and Campobello Island need a car and a full day.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Late May–mid-October
avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed, ice and snow)
Airports
BGR · BHB
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Lubec is the easternmost town in the United States, on a peninsula at the mouth of Cobscook Bay, reached by Maine State Route 189 off US Route 1. There is no public transport and no town centre grid: you drive between the village, the lighthouse and the state park. The reason to come is coastal walking, birding on the mudflats and the border crossing to Campobello Island in Canada, which needs a passport. Two nights covers it; one night is thin if you want the park and the island.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lubec, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a pastry$4–8
  • BeerDraft beer in a pub$6–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedWhole cottage or rental (up to 5), a night, per roomUS$200
  • Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$95 · Mid US$165 · High US$280

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

West Quoddy Head Light, the easternmost point in the USQuoddy Head State Park trailsRoosevelt Campobello International Park across the borderShorebird and migratory-bird watching on the South Lubec sand barCobscook Bay tides and the McCurdy Smokehouse complex
Airports
BGR Bangor International Airport (About 2 h 15 min by car via I-95, I-395 and US 1; the usual arrival airport for this coast.) · BHB Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport (Smaller, few airlines; about 1 h 45 min by car. Check seasonal service before booking.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lubec: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C

−11°C

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Feb

0°C

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Mar

4°C

−6°C

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Apr

10°C

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May

16°C

5°C

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Jun

21°C

10°C

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Jul

24°C

13°C

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Aug

24°C

13°C

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Sep

20°C

9°C

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Oct

14°C

4°C

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Nov

8°C

−1°C

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Dec

2°C

−7°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is effectively required: sights are 5–15 min apart on rural roads with no bus service. Fill the tank in Machias or Whiting before the final stretch; fuel and food options thin out after Ellsworth. Watch for moose and deer at dusk on US 1 and SR 189.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Campobello Island, New Brunswick

go

Door to door: 20–30 min from Lubec village

Drive SR 189 over the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge; border crossing on the island

Roosevelt Campobello International Park; passport required, and the park's season is short.

Eastport

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive US 1 and SR 190 north around Cobscook Bay

Working waterfront and the opposite side of the bay; pairs well with a half-day.

Machias

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive SR 189 to US 1 west

Last full supermarket and fuel before Lubec; stock up here.

Calais

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive US 1 north

Border town with New Brunswick; useful as a route stop, not a destination.

Jonesport

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Drive US 1 south-west then SR 187

Long for a return day; better as an overnight on a coastal loop.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Lubec village (Main St and Water St)

Walkable to restaurants, the historical society and the waterfront; inns and B&Bs, mostly small.

County Rd and Route 189 approach

Motels and rentals with parking, a short drive from the village; best if you arrive late.

South Lubec Rd

Closest to the sand bar and the lighthouse road; cottages and rentals, very quiet.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$140–220 excl. bed
High
$220+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or inn double room1 × 2 nights × US$180US$360
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$165US$660
Rental car, per day, midsize1 × US$85 · checkUS$85
Fuel, Lubec loop plus day trips1 × US$45 · checkUS$45
Quoddy Head State Park day-use fee1 × US$6 · checkUS$6
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$119
Trip total≈ US$326 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,305

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a pastry$4–8
Lobster rollSeasonal; prices move with the catch.$20–32
Fried haddock or fish and chips plate$16–26
Draft beer in a pub$6–9
Gallon of fuelcheck$3.20–3.80
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime; the real risks are driving distances on dark rural roads, fog, moose at dusk and cold water. Tell someone your route if you hike the park's coastal trails.
  • No public transport; without a car you are limited to the village.
  • Many restaurants, galleries and inns close from late October to May: check before booking a winter trip.
  • Campobello Island is in Canada: bring a passport or equivalent and expect a border stop both ways.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on the outer roads and in the state park.
  • Tides in Cobscook Bay are extreme; mudflats are not walkable at low water without local knowledge.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Maine State Police (non-emergency)
1-800-452-4664
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Maine State Police (non-emergency)1-800-452-4664
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Lubec. Nearest consular help: Canada has a consulate in Boston; other countries: embassies in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, Machias → Lubec and back: about $12–18 (check)
  • Quoddy Head State Park day-use fee: about $6 per vehicle (check)
  • Rental car, per day: $55–140 depending on season (check)

Say or show

  • Where is the border crossing? — Where is the border crossing?
  • Is this road open in winter? — Is this road open in winter?
  • Do you take cards? — Do you take cards?
  • I have a reservation under… — I have a reservation under…
  • How far to the lighthouse? — How far to the lighthouse?
  • Is there fuel nearby? — Is there fuel nearby?

Print this card; cell coverage is patchy on the outer roads.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lubec. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Late May–mid-October · avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed, ice and snow) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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