Kent travel guide

Kent Tourism | Kent Guide

You're Going to Love Kent

With a population of 28,904, Kent is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kent deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kent

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lake House Kitchen + Bar (7508 Oh-43) and Bricco - Kent (210 S. Depeyster St.) are great picks.

When to visit Kent

Kent in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kent in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kent

Plane

Although Kent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $72 for a 10h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 120 miles from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kent using FlixBus or Busbud. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kent takes 460 miles and will cost you around $95. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $109 for a journey of 685 miles.

Plane

Although Kent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $72 for a 10h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 120 miles from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kent using FlixBus or Busbud. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kent takes 460 miles and will cost you around $95. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $109 for a journey of 685 miles.

Airlines serving Kent

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kent

Most booked hotels in Kent

Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (9, 236 reviews)
$147+
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 595 reviews)
$161+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 167 reviews)
$114+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 235 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kent State University
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 36 reviews)
$138+
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 225 reviews)
$128+

Renting a car in Kent

Renting a car in Kent costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (BMW i3 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kent costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (BMW i3 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.