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. Kingston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Kingston
Plane
When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Kingston (YGK), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kingston from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 15h.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 5 km from the city center.
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 Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Kingston takes 153 km and will cost you around $62. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 241 km. 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 center.
Airlines serving Kingston
Where to stay in Kingston
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Kingston On and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston
Most booked hotels in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.