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 only carrier operating train routes to Kennebunk. The train journey from Kennebunk to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunk, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 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 only carrier operating train routes to Kennebunk. The train journey from Kennebunk to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennebunk, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Kennebunk takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Kennebunk

Airlines serving Kennebunk

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 515 reviews)
$146+
Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport ME
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 260 reviews)
$221+
Holiday Inn Express - Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 552 reviews)
$167+
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 355 reviews)
$217+
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 300 reviews)
$311+
Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 333 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Kennebunk

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kennebunk is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kennebunk is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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.