Kent travel guide
Kent Tourism | Kent Guide
You're Going to Love Kent
With a population of 92,411, Kent is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kent has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kent
If you’re looking for affordable options, Airways Brewing - The Bistro & Beer Garden (320 W Harrison St) and Red's Wine Bar (321 Ramsay Way) are great picks.
When to visit Kent
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kent in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kent, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Kent
Plane
When flying to Kent, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kent include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 17 miles from Kent. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Kent takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Kent
Where to stay in Kent
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Kent - Seattle and Days Inn by Wyndham Kent 84th Ave.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kent
Most booked hotels in Kent
Renting a car in Kent
Renting a car in Kent 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kent is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Patriot or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.