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, The Tides Beach Club (930 Kings Hwy) and Stripers - Kennebunkport (133 Ocean Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport in April
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennebunkport in April
Estimated hotel price
$204
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunkport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunkport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunkport to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 26m trip.

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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunkport, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Kennebunkport takes 97 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 435 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennebunkport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunkport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunkport to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 26m trip.

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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunkport, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Kennebunkport takes 97 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Kennebunkport

Airlines serving Kennebunkport

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Kennebunkport

Average rates range from around $311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $672 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kennebunkport

Most booked hotels in Kennebunkport

The Seaside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 518 reviews)
$120+
Holiday Inn Express - Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 550 reviews)
$153+
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 355 reviews)
$200+
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 301 reviews)
$309+
Kings Port Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 573 reviews)
$136+
Americas Best Value Inn & Cottages - Wells / Ogunquit
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 807 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Kennebunkport

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.