Kingston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingston

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.

Where to Eat in Kingston

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, Mayla (343 King St E, Kingston) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Kingston (27 Princess St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kingston.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Kingston

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Bus. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 4 km from downtown Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Bus. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 4 km from downtown Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kingston

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,115 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (466 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (189 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (763 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (437 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (754 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kingston

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lord Nelson Motel and Motel 6 Kingston On.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
Motel 6 Kingston On
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 202+
Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 192+
Confederation Place - Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 152+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kingston
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 130+

Renting a car in Kingston

Renting a car in Kingston costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 142 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, 19% more expensive than at Kingston.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.12 and C$ 28.16. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kingston costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 142 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, 19% more expensive than at Kingston.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.12 and C$ 28.16. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.