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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kempsey to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Kempsey
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, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Kempsey departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 05m.
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 Budget and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Newcastle.
Airlines serving Kempsey
Where to stay in popular areas of Kempsey
Most booked hotels in Kempsey
Hiring a car in Kempsey
Hiring a car in Kempsey costs $108 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Port Macquarie.
Expect to pay $1.78 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 $21.29 and $28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Kempsey is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.