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

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.

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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 Wharf & Feather (2 Princess St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kingston.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 143
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 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail 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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 241 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Red Arrow operates bus routes to Kingston. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Kingston takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 73. From Toronto, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 4 km from the city centre of Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Kingston (YGK), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail 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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 241 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Red Arrow operates bus routes to Kingston. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Kingston takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 73. From Toronto, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Kingston First Canada Avenue, located 4 km from the city centre of Kingston. Kingston Queen's University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kingston

YOWOttawa
YGKKingston

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kingston

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lord Nelson Motel and Motel 6 Kingston On.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 152+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 170+
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Motel 6 Kingston On
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 116+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 198+
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Confederation Place Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 149+
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Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 196+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay S$ 1.63 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 S$ 19.47 and S$ 25.96.

Expect to pay S$ 1.63 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 S$ 19.47 and S$ 25.96.

Car hire agencies in Kingston

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