Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kennebunkport travel guide

Kennebunkport Tourism | Kennebunkport Guide

You're Going to Love Kennebunkport

With a population of 1,238, Kennebunkport is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kennebunkport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kennebunkport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hurricane Restaurant - Kennebunkport (29 Dock Square) and The Tides Beach Club (930 Kings Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport in April
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennebunkport in April
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kennebunkport in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kennebunkport, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.

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How to Get to Kennebunkport

Plane

Although Kennebunkport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 33 km from Kennebunkport. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunkport departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunkport, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Kennebunkport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 122 km from Kennebunkport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunkport, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Kennebunkport takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Kennebunkport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 33 km from Kennebunkport. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunkport departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunkport, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Kennebunkport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 122 km from Kennebunkport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunkport, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Kennebunkport takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Kennebunkport

Airlines serving Kennebunkport

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,485 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kennebunkport

Average rates range from around $398 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,514 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kennebunkport, with prices from $133 to $568 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kennebunkport are about 311% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Kennebunkport by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kennebunkport

Most booked hotels in Kennebunkport

The Seaside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 930 reviews)
$107+
King's Port Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 864 reviews)
$136+
The White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 44 reviews)
$454+
84 Main
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 41 reviews)
$102+
Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 523 reviews)
$63+
Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 125 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Kennebunkport

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Kennebunkport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Kennebunkport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.