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
How to Get to Kennebunk
Plane
Although Kennebunk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 22 miles 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 New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kennebunk is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 75 miles from Kennebunk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunk, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Kennebunk
Where to stay in popular areas of Kennebunk
Most booked hotels in Kennebunk
Renting a car in Kennebunk
Renting a car in Kennebunk costs $26 per day, on average, or $51 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 191% cheaper than airport locations in Kennebunk.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kennebunk is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.