Kiama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kiama

With a population of 12.286, Kiama is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kiama deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kiama

Kiama in October
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kiama in October
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kiama in January, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Kiama, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Kiama

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 86 km from Kiama. The shortest flight to Kiama from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama. From Canberra, the bus ride to Kiama takes 338 km and will cost you around $68. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about $158 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 86 km from Kiama. The shortest flight to Kiama from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama. From Canberra, the bus ride to Kiama takes 338 km and will cost you around $68. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about $158 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Kiama

Airlines serving Kiama

Lufthansa
Good (4,588 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,426 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,693 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (914 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,492 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (390 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kiama

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kiama

Most booked hotels in Kiama

Kiama Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1844 reviews)
$120+
The Sebel Kiama
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 918 reviews)
$166+
Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 15 reviews)
$104+
Kiama Motel 617
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1478 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Kiama

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Kiama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kiama, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Kiama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kiama, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.