Kitchener travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kitchener
With a population of 233,700, Kitchener is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kitchener has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kitchener
If you’re looking for affordable options, Martini's (2980 King St. East) and The Berlin (45 King St West) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Charcoal Steak House (2980 King Street East) and Dels Italian Kitchen (2980 King Street East) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kitchener.
When to visit Kitchener
How to Get to Kitchener
Plane
When flying to Kitchener, you’ll arrive at Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kitchener from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kitchener, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Kitchener to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 49m trip. The train station in Kitchener is called Kitchener, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kitchener is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Kitchener. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Kitchener Sportsworld, located 6 miles from downtown Kitchener. Kitchener First Student Canada is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Kitchener
Airlines serving Kitchener
Where to stay in popular areas of Kitchener
Most booked hotels in Kitchener
Renting a car in Kitchener
Renting a car in Kitchener costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Kitchener (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Kitchener
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$35/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$36/day