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 March
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitchener in March
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kitchener from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kitchener, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kitchener to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Kitchener is called Kitchener, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kitchener is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Kitchener. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 165 miles and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Kitchener Sportsworld, located 6 miles from downtown Kitchener. Kitchener First Student Canada is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Kitchener, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kitchener from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kitchener, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kitchener to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 50m trip. The train station in Kitchener is called Kitchener, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kitchener is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Kitchener. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 165 miles and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Kitchener Sportsworld, located 6 miles from downtown Kitchener. Kitchener First Student Canada is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Kitchener

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Airlines serving Kitchener

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kitchener

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast By IHG and Weber Inn Kitchener. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kitchener, with prices from $50 to $328 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kitchener are about 7% 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 (9.2, 101 reviews)
$128+
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The Walper Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 700 reviews)
$110+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 496 reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1536 reviews)
$98+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertoo St. Jacobs
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 996 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1002 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Kitchener

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $36 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (BMW 5 Series or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $36 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (BMW 5 Series or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kitchener

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Compact SUV
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