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

Kingston upon Thames travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingston upon Thames

With a population of 10,001, Kingston upon Thames is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Kingston upon Thames deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kingston upon Thames

If you’re looking for affordable options, Boaters (Canbury Gardens) and Sticks'n'Sushi - Kingston (Wood St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Kingston (6 Riverside Walk) and The Grey Horse - SMOK'D (46 Richmond Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kingston upon Thames.

When to visit Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston upon Thames in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kingston upon Thames

Plane

When flying to Kingston upon Thames, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston upon Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston upon Thames, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.9 miles from the city centre, Kingston upon Thames Hampton Wick is the busiest station in Kingston upon Thames. Another popular train station is Kingston upon Thames, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston upon Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 miles from Kingston upon Thames. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston upon Thames, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Kingston upon Thames takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Kingston upon Thames, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston upon Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston upon Thames, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Kingston upon Thames to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.9 miles from the city centre, Kingston upon Thames Hampton Wick is the busiest station in Kingston upon Thames. Another popular train station is Kingston upon Thames, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston upon Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 miles from Kingston upon Thames. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston upon Thames, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Kingston upon Thames takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Kingston upon Thames

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Kingston upon Thames

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Kingston upon Thames

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston upon Thames

Most booked hotels in Kingston upon Thames

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The White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Warren House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Kingston upon Thames

Hiring a car in Kingston upon Thames costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kingston upon Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston upon Thames is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kingston upon Thames costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kingston upon Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston upon Thames is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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