Kennebunk travel guide

Kennebunk Tourism | Kennebunk Guide

You're Going to Love Kennebunk

With a population of 5,214, Kennebunk is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kennebunk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kennebunk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ports of Italy - The Kennebunks (4 Western Ave) and Pearl Kennebunk Beach (27 Western Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Kennebunk

Kennebunk in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennebunk in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kennebunk

Plane

Although Kennebunk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 35 km from Kennebunk. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunk departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kennebunk is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 121 km from Kennebunk. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunk, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 129 km and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Kennebunk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 35 km from Kennebunk. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunk departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kennebunk is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 121 km from Kennebunk. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunk, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 129 km and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Kennebunk

Airlines serving Kennebunk

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kennebunk

Most booked hotels in Kennebunk

The Seaside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 514 reviews)
$117+
Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport ME
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 262 reviews)
$188+
Holiday Inn Express - Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 549 reviews)
$130+
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 355 reviews)
$187+
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 301 reviews)
$287+
Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 332 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Kennebunk

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kennebunk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kennebunk is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kennebunk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kennebunk is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.