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 86 km 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 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Kiama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 86 km 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 94 km from Kiama. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Kiama

MYAMoruya
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Kiama

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,968 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kiama

Hiring a car in Kiama

Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.69 and $36.92. Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kiama, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.69 and $36.92. Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kiama, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.