Round Pond is an exciting destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.
How much does it cost to travel to Round Pond?
You should plan to spend around $174 per day on your vacation in Round Pond. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $70 on meals
- $60 on local transportation
- $139 on hotels
A one week trip to Round Pond for two people costs, on average, $2,436. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$1,218
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2 Weeks
Per person
$2,436
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One Month
Per person
$5,220
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One Week
For a couple
$2,436
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$4,872
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One Month
For a couple
$10,440
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Round Pond cost?
A one week trip to Round Pond usually costs around $1,218 for one person and $2,436 for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Round Pond on average costs around $2,436 for one person and $4,872 for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Round Pond will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Round Pond on average costs around $5,220 for one person and $10,440 for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Is Round Pond expensive to visit?
Round Pond is a smaller destination that draws visitors with a range of travel styles, spending habits, and budget preferences. Visitors can find a range of options for accommodation from high-end luxury hotels to mid-range places to budget-friendly hostels.
Although Round Pond can be quite pricey if you let it be, you can cut costs by looking for discounts and coupons.
On average, budget travelers spend $76 per day, mid-range travelers spend $174 per day, and luxury travelers spend around $333 per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Round Pond.
Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, Round Pond is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Wisconsin Dells or Big Pine Key.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Round Pond Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Round Pond?
The average Round Pond trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Round Pond travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Round Pond cost?
Round Pond on a Budget
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Category
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Budget
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Mid-Range
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Luxury
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Accommodation 1
For 1 person in double occupancy
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$30
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$70
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$133
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Local Transportation 1
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$26
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$60
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$115
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Food 2
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$31
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$70
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$133
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Entertainment 1
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$8.59
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$20
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$38
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Alcohol 2
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$3-8
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$6-18
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$12-35
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Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
Having realistic expectations for your budget when visiting Round Pond is important. While it's tempting to aim for a shoestring budget, most travelers don't find that style of travel to be enjoyable. Think about your priorities and how you've traveled in the past. Do you prefer staying in budget accommodations or enjoying more luxurious options? Do you like to explore attractions and dine out at local restaurants? These choices will influence your travel costs and itinerary.
Who are Budget Travelers?
Although you may consider yourself a budget traveler, unless you're ready to cut out many creature comforts, you'll likely spend much more than the $76 per day that young budget travelers often get by on.
For backpackers, this tight budget typically involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest eateries or fast food joints, using public transportation, and sticking to free attractions.
Could You Be an Average Traveler?
Couples and families traveling for leisure often prefer mid-range hotels, dine at popular eateries, and visit key museums and attractions that require an entry fee. Most visitors to Round Pond will want to visit the major attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. It's important to remember that most activities will cost you money. Consequently, you should anticipate your daily budget to be closer to $174 per person, per day.
What Luxury Travel Looks Like
For those wanting a high-end experience complete with every luxury and high-quality service, expect to spend about $333 each day. To enjoy nicer accommodations, award-winning dining, extravagant adventures, and convenient transport like taxis or private chauffeurs in the destination, prepare for a pricier experience.
Accommodation Budget in Round Pond
The wide range of prices for hotels and accommodation in Round Pond can be very surprising. Some hotels have much higher price tags than others, and in turn offer higher levels of luxury and more amenities. Also, during peak season, prices are much higher. The average price for a hotel room in Round Pond in the off-season is $0, but in the peak travel season it will average around $0. In general, you can expect hotel prices in Round Pond to range from $0 to $0. Hostels are typically much cheaper, especially if you stay in a dorm. Also, note that the average hotel price is not always what travelers will pay (see below). You can save a good bit of money if you travel during the low season or shoulder seasons, as room prices adjust according to the overall demand. Booking in advance can often save you money, too, along with taking advantage of sale prices or special deals.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Round Pond for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $139. For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $70 per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Round Pond? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Visiting in the low or shoulder season, rather than , will allow you to find cheaper accommodation and fewer tourists.
Transportation Budget in Round Pond
Round Pond does not has a good public transit system.
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, past travelers have spent $60 per person, per day, on local transportation in Round Pond. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Round Pond is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$60
If you're driving, make sure your hotel has convenient parking.
How much does it cost to go to Round Pond? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Round Pond will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Round Pond
Food is a major reason many people explore new destinations, so don't skip the chance to try local delicacies.
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While restaurant and meal prices in Round Pond can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Round Pond is $70 per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$70
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Round Pond is around $70 ($70) per person, with previous travelers spending from $31 to $133. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Round Pond are as follows:
- Breakfast: $7 to $21
- Lunch: $10 to $28
- Dinner: $21 to $49
- Coffee: $6
- Fast Food or Street Food: $10
As mentioned before, Round Pond has a handful of markets and just a few places to eat out for locals and visitors. Seafood is of course very popular and abundant, lobster taking the spotlight. If you are renting a place and have access to your own kitchen, you may want to be adventurous, pick your own lobster from a fresh catch market, and boil it to your liking like a true fisherman. If not, there are two restaurants located right on the bay with catches just as fresh.
Muscongus Bay Lobster is probably the more casual option, which offers a picnic-like dining experience on an outdoor deck overlooking the water. The place is family owned and operated serving just about anything you could want in New England fare from chowders and crab cakes, to lobster rolls and dinner specials with buttery corn on the cob, clams, and mussels. The Anchor, located just around the bend, is the option for finer dining. The menu features just about any fresh catch of the day, steak, salmon, pastas, lobster, oyster, and even a selection of burgers and sandwiches. The Anchor offers views of the bay and a classy environment for an evening of wining and dining,
Many hotels include breakfast in their price, while some add it on as an extra charge. The price and quality can vary depending on the hotel. Knowing ahead of time can help you decide if you need to spend even more money. Maybe it's worth your money for the delicious buffet at the hotel. Or, perhaps you should just go to a nearby bakery or cafe that's much cheaper.
Carry a reusable water bottle instead of buying drinks everywhere you go. It's good for the earth, too.
If you're planning to take a tour, make sure you know which meals are included beforehand. You might be on the hook to pay for some of the food yourself which can add to your budget.
Food and meal prices in Round Pond, based on real travelers' reported expenses, are shown below. These typical costs can give you a sense of the overall price range for meals. However, your individual expenses might be different depending on your dining habits, restaurant choices, and specific orders.
Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Round Pond
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Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Round Pond typically cost an average of $20 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$20
When one visits Round Pond, they come to escape the gaudy attractions of your usual tourist resort. Round Pond is a place close to nature, a charming New England village with few manmade attractions. One could spend an entire day just roaming the streets along the water, taking in the breeze of the bay, and watching lobsters boat reel in their catches of the day. You will find fields rustling with tall grasses and wildflowers, enchanting colonial homes, and maybe even a quarry long abandoned and overgrown with the surrounding nature. You will be pleased to find the intoxicating scent of basalm fir on the breeze as well, a native tree to the area, and if you do your research, you might even stumble upon the studios of a few locals artists. The pace of life in this village on the sea reflects the pace of the surrounding nature, beautiful and effortless.
Beyond wandering the village, perusing the Granite Hall Store, and enjoying a hefty cone of velvety ice cream, Round Pond is a great home base for enjoying any kind of water activity. Rent a boat or kayak and have an adventure on the coastal waters. Fish, swim, or just enjoy the feeling of being out in nature with the spray of the ocean at your back. Take a short drive to any of the local beaches and find tidal pools great for watching some underwater critters like crabs and mollusks. Hunt for drift wood, sea glass, and seashells, or just take a walk along the rocky coast. Just south of Round Pond is the La Verna Preserve, a 120-acre area that features about 3,600 feet of shoreline, 2.5 miles of trails, and a diverse array of wildlife habitat, including mixed hardwoods, coniferous forests, forested wetlands, and freshwater streams.
If you drive to the peninsula's southernmost tip, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is a historic landmark worth the trip. Commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827, the lighthouse is open for visitors to climb with access to a museum that contains artifacts of local maritime history, as well as items from the lighthouse itself. The light tower is still active and is the lighthouse featured on the Maine State Quarter.
Another worthwhile venture is to take a ferry to Monhegan Island, which you can take from New Harbor just south of Round Pond (ferries to the island also leave out of Boothbay Harbor and Port Clyde). It has been home to a thriving artists' colony for more than a hundred years and is a place truly close to nature with thick woods, thriving wildflowers, and even a population of harbor seals.
Nightlife Budget in Round Pond
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The average person spends about $12 on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Round Pond per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$12
Nights out are a travel highlight, but reducing your drink tab is a smart way to stretch your budget further.
Traveling in Round Pond
Round Pond is a little village located in the town of Bristol, formerly known as Pemaquid. The area draws visitors for a closer to nature experience along Maine's rugged coastline. Bristol also houses the villages of New Harbor, Pemaquid, Bristol Mills, and Chamberlain, which all make up this popular fishing and resort area.
The town dates back to the 1600s when it was settled by the English as a year-round trading post for fur. Seasonal fishing was also a major trade, as it was with the earlier Wawenock Abenaki Indians before them. Over the years, the town suffered through numerous pirate raids, sieges of the French and Indian War, and even dismantled its own fort to prevent it from becoming a British stronghold during the Revolutionary War.
The town sits on a peninsula, surrounded by the Damariscotta River and Muscongus Bay to the east and west. Round Pond is situated on the eastern side of the landform, right on Muscongus Bay. It is a quiet village with a little harbor of its own, a quaint general store, a seaside bed and breakfast, and a few restaurants.
Neighborhoods & Around
Round Pond is a little neighborhood in itself. The center is marked by Granite Hall General store, a quaint little shop that sells gifts and souvenirs, little toys for kids, knick-knacks, local crafts, and old fashioned penny candy. It is a place frequented by locals and visitors alike, especially with the side window selling unique Maine flavors of Gifford's Ice Cream. The portions are generous, delicious, and always topped affectionately with an M&M. Just across from the general store is the Inn at Round Pond bed and breakfast, open year-round for visitors looking to enjoy a quiet seaside getaway. The rest of the village is mostly residential with a church, a few markets, a post office, and a few places to eat overlooking the bay.
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