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

Kingston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingston

With a population of 114,195, Kingston is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kingston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Kingston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Dog Tavern (69 Brock Street) and Days on Front (730 Front Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mayla (343 King St E, Kingston) and Wharf & Feather (2 Princess St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kingston.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in April
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in April
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Kingston

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Kingston (YGK), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kingston from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 15h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 150 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Red Arrow operates bus routes to Kingston. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Kingston takes 120 miles and will cost you around $56. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 2 miles from downtown Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Kingston (YGK), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kingston from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 15h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 150 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Red Arrow operates bus routes to Kingston. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Kingston takes 120 miles and will cost you around $56. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 2 miles from downtown Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Kingston

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Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kingston

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central and Quality Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 854 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 897 reviews)
$130+
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Motel 6 Kingston On
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1526 reviews)
$89+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 935 reviews)
$151+
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Confederation Place Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3158 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1529 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Kingston

Renting a car in Kingston costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kingston costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kingston

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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