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.
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.
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 6 miles from the city centre.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 150 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Kingston takes 120 miles and will cost you around £35. From Toronto, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 2 miles from the city centre of Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Kingston On and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central.
Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.