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.

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
AED 452
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 452
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

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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 AED 162. From Toronto, the ticket costs about AED 195 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

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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 AED 162. From Toronto, the ticket costs about AED 195 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

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (956 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

Motel 6 Kingston On
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 312+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 591+
Confederation Place Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 381+
Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 495+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kingston
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 368+

Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09.

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09.