Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kingston travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kingston to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Kingston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chez Piggy (68R Princess Street) and Tango Nuevo (331 King St. East) are great picks.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in December
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in December
Estimated hotel price
$185
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.

Train

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 hire from Toronto, which is about 241 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Europcar and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 4 km from the city centre of 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.

Train

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 hire from Toronto, which is about 241 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Europcar and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 4 km from the city centre of Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kingston

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YGKKingston

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,866 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (935 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (362 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,169 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,381 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (913 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

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$356+
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Motel 6 Kingston On
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Confederation Place Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$314+
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Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$304+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$245+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.50 and $31.33. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.50 and $31.33. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Kingston

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