Kittery travel guide

Kittery Tourism | Kittery Guide

You're Going to Love Kittery

With a population of 4,562, Kittery is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kittery deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kittery

If you’re looking for affordable options, Robert's Maine Grill (326 Route 1) and Blue Mermaid Island Grill (10 Shapleigh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Kittery

Kittery in March
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kittery in March
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kittery

Plane

When flying to Kittery, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kittery departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kittery, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kittery to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kittery is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 53 miles from Kittery. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kittery, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Kittery takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Kittery, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kittery departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kittery, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kittery to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kittery is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 53 miles from Kittery. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kittery, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Kittery takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Kittery

Airlines serving Kittery

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kittery

Most booked hotels in Kittery

The Water Street Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 105 reviews)
$164+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$224+
Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 435 reviews)
$163+
Kittery Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 537 reviews)
$138+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 235 reviews)
$185+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 367 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in Kittery

Renting a car in Kittery costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 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 125% cheaper than airport locations in Kittery.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kittery (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.

Renting a car in Kittery costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 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 125% cheaper than airport locations in Kittery.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kittery (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.