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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kent travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kent

With a population of 92,411, Kent is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kent has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kent

If you’re looking for affordable options, Airways Brewing - The Bistro & Beer Garden (320 W Harrison St) and Red's Wine Bar (321 Ramsay Way) are great picks.

When to visit Kent

Kent in October
Estimated package price
$278
2 travelers
Flight to Kent
3 nights at hotel
Kent in October
Estimated package price
$278
2 travelers
Flight to Kent
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kent in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kent, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Kent

Plane

When flying to Kent, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kent include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 27 km from Kent. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Kent takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

When flying to Kent, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kent include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 27 km from Kent. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Kent takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Kent

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Kent

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kent

Most booked hotels in Kent

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Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 511 reviews)
$130+
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Country Inn & Suites Seattle-Tacoma Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2672 reviews)
$117+
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Comfort Inn Kent - Seattle
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 709 reviews)
$116+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Kent
3 stars
Good (7.8, 108 reviews)
$142+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 2848 reviews)
$155+
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 stars
Good (7.1, 2635 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Kent

Renting a car in Kent costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kent costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kent

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$30/day

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