Kiama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kiama

With a population of 12,286, Kiama is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kiama to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kiama

Kiama in June
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kiama in June
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kiama in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Kiama, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Kiama

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 54 miles from Kiama.

Car

Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 58 miles from Kiama. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Kiama takes 720 miles and will cost you around $269. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 840 miles.

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 54 miles from Kiama.

Car

Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 58 miles from Kiama. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Kiama takes 720 miles and will cost you around $269. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 840 miles.

Airports near Kiama

Airlines serving Kiama

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kiama

Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $474 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kiama

Most booked hotels in Kiama

Kiama Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$160+
Motel 617
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
The Sebel Kiama
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$280+
The Lodge Jamberoo
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$247+

Hiring a car in Kiama

Hiring a car in Kiama costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kiama.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Kiama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.55 and $26.06.

Hiring a car in Kiama costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kiama.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Kiama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.55 and $26.06.