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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 6 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, 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitchener in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 4h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 145 miles and will cost you around $44. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $43 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 4h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 145 miles and will cost you around $44. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $43 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

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Airlines serving Kitchener

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in 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 4% 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 (8.7, 645 reviews)
$134+
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 599 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1482 reviews)
$123+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 865 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 936 reviews)
$115+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kitchener
3 stars
Good (7.9, 645 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Kitchener

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $50 per day, on average, or $300 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% 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 Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kitchener costs $50 per day, on average, or $300 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% 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 Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kitchener

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$45/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

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