Kirkland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kirkland
With a population of 48,787, Kirkland 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 Kirkland has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kirkland
If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Grand Bistro Americain (2220 Carillon Point) and Trellis (220 Kirkland Avenue) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cafe Juanita (9702 NE 120th Place) and Serious Pie - Totem Lake (12540 120th Ave NE # 122) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kirkland.
When to visit Kirkland
How to Get to Kirkland
Plane
When flying to Kirkland, you’ll arrive at Kenmore Air Harbor (KEH), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkland departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kirkland. The train journey from Kirkland to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kirkland is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 8 miles from Kirkland. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkland, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and Bus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Kirkland takes 190 miles and will cost you around $100. From Spokane, the ticket costs about $194 for a journey of 335 miles.
Airlines serving Kirkland
Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkland
Most booked hotels in Kirkland
Renting a car in Kirkland
Renting a car in Kirkland 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkland.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kirkland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkland is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Kirkland
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$24/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$27/day