Kent travel guide
Kent Tourism | Kent Guide
You're Going to Love Kent
With a population of 28,904, Kent is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kent deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kent
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lake House Kitchen + Bar (7508 Oh-43) and Bricco - Kent (210 S. Depeyster St.) are great picks.
When to visit Kent
How to Get to Kent
Plane
Although Kent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Rochester takes 4h 24m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $66 for a 7h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 120 miles from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Kent takes 335 miles and will cost you around $70. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 370 miles.
Airlines serving Kent
Where to stay in popular areas of Kent
Most booked hotels in Kent
Renting a car in Kent
Renting a car in Kent costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.