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 October
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kiama in October
Estimated hotel price
$212
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 86 km from Kiama.

Car

Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama.

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 86 km from Kiama.

Car

Another option to get to Kiama is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Kiama.

Airports near Kiama

Airlines serving Kiama

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,750 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kiama

Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $477 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$188+
The Sebel Kiama
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$270+
Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$154+
The Lodge Jamberoo
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Kiama Motel 617
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$122+

Hiring a car in Kiama

Hiring a car in Kiama costs $39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Kiama.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.16 and $28.21.

Hiring a car in Kiama costs $39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Kiama.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.16 and $28.21.