Kingscote travel guide

Kingscote Tourism | Kingscote Guide

You're Going to Love Kingscote

With a population of 1.692, Kingscote is a must-see destination in South Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kingscote deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kingscote

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zone Restaurant (The Foreshore, 67 Chapman Street Kingscote, SA, Australia) and Amadio Wines Kangaroo Island Cellar Door (1 Commercial Street) are great picks.

When to visit Kingscote

Kingscote in May
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingscote in May
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingscote in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kingscote, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Kingscote

Plane

When flying to Kingscote, you’ll arrive at Kingscote (KGC), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Kingscote departs from Adelaide and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kingscote is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 119 km from Kingscote. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Adelaide.

Plane

When flying to Kingscote, you’ll arrive at Kingscote (KGC), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Kingscote departs from Adelaide and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kingscote is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 119 km from Kingscote. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Adelaide.

Airports near Kingscote

Airlines serving Kingscote

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,592 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingscote

Most booked hotels in Kingscote

Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$156+

Hiring a car in Kingscote

Hiring a car in Kingscote costs $131 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Kingscote (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.44 and $28.58. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kingscote, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kingscote costs $131 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Kingscote (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.44 and $28.58. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kingscote, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.