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

Kingston in January
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in January
Estimated hotel price
£98
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 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kingston using Bus or Red Arrow. 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.

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Kingston (YGK), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kingston using Bus or Red Arrow. 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.

Airports near Kingston

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,792 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (498 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (465 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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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

Motel 6 Kingston On
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£123+
Confederation Place Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£91+
Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£124+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kingston
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Kingston

Hiring a car in Kingston costs £61 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.14 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 £13.66 and £18.21. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kingston costs £61 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.14 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 £13.66 and £18.21. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.