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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kiama deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kiama

Kiama in July
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kiama in July
Estimated hotel price
$260
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. The shortest flight to Kiama from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 54 miles from Kiama. The shortest flight to Kiama from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Kiama

MYAMoruya
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Kiama

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,464 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,530 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kiama

Hiring a car in Kiama

Expect to pay $2.25 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 $26.89 and $35.85. Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kiama, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.25 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 $26.89 and $35.85. Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kiama, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.