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

Kitchener travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kitchener

With a population of 233,700, Kitchener is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kitchener has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kitchener

If you’re looking for affordable options, Golf's Steak House & Seafood (598 Lancaster Street West) and Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener (4336 King Street East) are great picks.

When to visit Kitchener

Kitchener in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitchener in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kitchener

Plane

When flying to Kitchener, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kitchener from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kitchener is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 92 km from Kitchener. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Kitchener, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kitchener from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kitchener is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 92 km from Kitchener. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near Kitchener

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Airlines serving Kitchener

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,020 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,405 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,771 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,804 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,356 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kitchener

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kitchener, with prices from $61 to $322 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kitchener are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Kitchener by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kitchener

Most booked hotels in Kitchener

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The Walper Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 717 reviews)
$133+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 495 reviews)
$180+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1549 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1023 reviews)
$119+
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Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 453 reviews)
$136+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 335 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Kitchener

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $5.79 per gallon in Kitchener (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.50 and $92.67. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $5.79 per gallon in Kitchener (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.50 and $92.67. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kitchener

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact SUV

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Economy
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