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 09m.

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 City Car & Truck Rental, 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 09m.

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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near Kitchener

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Airlines serving Kitchener

Lufthansa
Good (8,111 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,864 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,298 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kitchener

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kitchener, with prices from $54 to $320 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kitchener are about 40% 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 Laundry Rooms - Waterloo
3 stars
Excellent (9, 108 reviews)
$116+
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The Walper Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 720 reviews)
$126+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 496 reviews)
$162+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1027 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1553 reviews)
$108+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 335 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Kitchener

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $44 per day, on average, or $175 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kitchener, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $44 per day, on average, or $175 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kitchener, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Kitchener

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Full-size
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