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 20 miles 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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunkport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunkport to New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kennebunkport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 76 miles from Kennebunkport. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunkport, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus.

Plane

Although Kennebunkport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 20 miles 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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunkport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunkport to New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kennebunkport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 76 miles from Kennebunkport. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunkport, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus.

Airports near Kennebunkport

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Kennebunkport

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,154 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kennebunkport

Average rates range from around $281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,835 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kennebunkport, with prices from $145 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 295% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Kennebunkport by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kennebunkport

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Elmwood Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 749 reviews)
$158+
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The Nonantum Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 379 reviews)
$378+
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The Seaside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 940 reviews)
$107+
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King's Port Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 871 reviews)
$145+
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The White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 44 reviews)
$386+
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Kennebunkport Captains Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 303 reviews)
$166+
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Renting a car in Kennebunkport

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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