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 New York and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kittery, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kittery to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Westerly, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 21m 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 Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kittery takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 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 New York and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kittery, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kittery to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Westerly, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 21m 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 Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kittery takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Kittery

Airlines serving Kittery

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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)
$190+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 653 reviews)
$239+
Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 433 reviews)
$166+
Kittery Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 539 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 370 reviews)
$165+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 239 reviews)
$194+

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 127% 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 127% 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.