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 27 km from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 192 km from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kent takes 740 km and will cost you around $44. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 933 km.

Plane

Although Kent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 27 km from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 192 km from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kent takes 740 km and will cost you around $44. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 933 km.

Airlines serving Kent

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,492 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,582 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kent

Most booked hotels in Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 593 reviews)
$161+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 234 reviews)
$149+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 168 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, 34 reviews)
$142+
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 224 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Kent

Renting a car in Kent costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Kent costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.