Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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Kirkland travel guide

Kirkland Tourism | Kirkland Guide

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.

Activities & attractions in Kirkland

Where to Eat in Kirkland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rimini Restaurant (3 Lake St) and Anthony's HomePort - Kirkland (135 Lake Street South) are great picks.

When to visit Kirkland

Kirkland in February
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkland in February
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kirkland

Plane

When flying to Kirkland, you’ll arrive at Kenmore Air Harbor (KEH), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkland departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkland is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 12 km from Kirkland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Plane

When flying to Kirkland, you’ll arrive at Kenmore Air Harbor (KEH), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkland departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkland is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 12 km from Kirkland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Airlines serving Kirkland

Lufthansa
Good (8,254 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,240 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,274 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kirkland

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kirkland, with prices from $42 to $3,796 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kirkland are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Kirkland by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkland

Most booked hotels in Kirkland

The Heathman Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 448 reviews)
$200+
The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on Lake Washington
4 stars
Excellent (9, 315 reviews)
$210+
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Kirkland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 490 reviews)
$138+
Redmond Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1173 reviews)
$101+
Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1874 reviews)
$112+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell
3 stars
Excellent (8, 983 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Kirkland

Renting a car in Kirkland costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkland.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkland is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kirkland costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkland.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkland is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.