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.
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 9 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Kingston departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 25m.
The train station in Kingston is called Kingston, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
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 Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. 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 centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lord Nelson Motel and Motel 6 Kingston On.
Renting a car in Kingston costs C$ 64 per day, on average.
Expect to pay C$ 1.93 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.06 and C$ 30.74. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 47/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 49/day