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.
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.
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″.
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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent.
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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Kent takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 217 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Kent - Seattle and Days Inn by Wyndham Kent 84th Ave.
Renting a car in Kent costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 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 33% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Patriot or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.