Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kempsey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kempsey

With a population of 9,522, Kempsey is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kempsey to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kempsey

Kempsey in June
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kempsey in June
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kempsey

Plane

Although Kempsey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 24 miles from Kempsey. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Kempsey departs from Sydney and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Kempsey is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle, which is about 142 miles from Kempsey. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Newcastle.

Plane

Although Kempsey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 24 miles from Kempsey. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Kempsey departs from Sydney and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Kempsey is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle, which is about 142 miles from Kempsey. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Newcastle.

Airports near Kempsey

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Kempsey

Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Kempsey

Most booked hotels in Kempsey

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Fairway Lodge Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Park Drive Motel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$144+
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Hiring a car in Kempsey

Hiring a car in Kempsey costs $78 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Kempsey.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Kempsey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Kempsey is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kempsey costs $78 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Kempsey.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Kempsey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Kempsey is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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