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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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kitchener has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Kitchener

Where to Eat in Kitchener

If you’re looking for affordable options, Martini's (2980 King St. East) and The Berlin (45 King St West) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Charcoal Steak House (2980 King Street East) and Dels Italian Kitchen (2980 King Street East) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kitchener.

When to visit Kitchener

Kitchener in March
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitchener in March
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kitchener, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kitchener to Ottawa takes 3h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 35m 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including Red Arrow, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 150 miles and will cost you around $52. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 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 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kitchener, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kitchener to Ottawa takes 3h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 35m 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including Red Arrow, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 150 miles and will cost you around $52. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 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

Airlines serving Kitchener

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,324 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,666 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,854 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 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 and Weber Inn Kitchener. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kitchener, with prices from $65 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 5% cheaper 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

The Walper Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 627 reviews)
$146+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 811 reviews)
$104+
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 570 reviews)
$99+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1467 reviews)
$108+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 908 reviews)
$111+
Courtyard by Marriott Kitchener
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 641 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Kitchener

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $38 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kitchener, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $38 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kitchener, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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