With a population of 114,195, Kingston 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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kingston has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Dog Tavern (69 Brock Street) and Days on Front (730 Front Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Flavours of India (461 Princess St) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Kingston (27 Princess St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kingston.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Kingston (YGK), which is located 9 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Kingston departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 25m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 241 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Turo and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
The most popular bus station is Kingston Queen's University, located 1.3 km from downtown Kingston. Kingston Joyceville is also a commonly used station, and is 19 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lord Nelson Motel and Motel 6 Kingston On.
Renting a car in Kingston costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 164 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Kingston.
Expect to pay C$ 1.81 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.69 and C$ 28.92. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kingston, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 83/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 85/day