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

Kennebunk in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennebunk in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 New York and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 90 miles.

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 New York and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Kennebunk

Airlines serving Kennebunk

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kennebunk

Most booked hotels in Kennebunk

The Seaside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 514 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport ME
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 257 reviews)
$239+
Holiday Inn Express - Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 560 reviews)
$185+
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 350 reviews)
$223+
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 298 reviews)
$373+
Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 334 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Kennebunk

Renting a car in Kennebunk costs $28 per day, on average, or $55 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 174% 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 Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kennebunk costs $28 per day, on average, or $55 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 174% 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 Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.