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

Kitchener travel guide

Kitchener Tourism | Kitchener Guide

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 June
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitchener in June
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

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 (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,022 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,354 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kitchener

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $70 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kitchener, with prices from $51 to $341 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kitchener are about 9% 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

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The Walper Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 733 reviews)
$131+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 496 reviews)
$173+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1038 reviews)
$118+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 345 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1565 reviews)
$109+
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Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 455 reviews)
$146+
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Renting a car in Kitchener

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kitchener

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact
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