Kitchener travel guide
Kitchener Tourism | Kitchener Guide
You're Going to Love Kitchener
With a population of 233,700, Kitchener is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kitchener has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kitchener
If you’re looking for affordable options, Martini's (2980 King St. East) and The Berlin (45 King St West) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Charcoal Steak House (2980 King Street East) and Dels Italian Kitchen (2980 King Street East) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kitchener.
When to visit Kitchener
How to Get to Kitchener
Plane
When flying to Kitchener, you’ll arrive at Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kitchener from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Kitchener, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kitchener to Kingston takes 2h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Kitchener is called Kitchener, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kitchener is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 57 miles from Kitchener. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitchener, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Kitchener takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Kitchener Sportsworld, located 6 miles from downtown Kitchener. Kitchener First Student Canada is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Kitchener
Airlines serving Kitchener
Where to stay in Kitchener
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kitchener Inn & Suites and Quality Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kitchener
Most booked hotels in Kitchener
Renting a car in Kitchener
Renting a car in Kitchener costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Kitchener.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Kitchener (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Kitchener is Premium (Cadillac XT5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.