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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kennebunk, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kennebunk to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Kennebunk

Airlines serving Kennebunk

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 513 reviews)
$125+
Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport ME
2 stars
Excellent (9, 259 reviews)
$225+
Holiday Inn Express - Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 557 reviews)
$195+
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 350 reviews)
$222+
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 300 reviews)
$345+
Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 334 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.