Kent travel guide

Kent Tourism | Kent Guide

You're Going to Love Kent

With a population of 28,904, Kent is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kent deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kent

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lake House Kitchen + Bar (7508 Oh-43) and Bricco - Kent (210 S. Depeyster St.) are great picks.

When to visit Kent

Kent in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kent in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kent

Plane

Although Kent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 120 miles from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kent takes 465 miles and will cost you around $45. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 560 miles.

Plane

Although Kent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Kent. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kent departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kent is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 120 miles from Kent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kent, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kent takes 465 miles and will cost you around $45. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 560 miles.

Airlines serving Kent

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kent

Most booked hotels in Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 591 reviews)
$158+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 232 reviews)
$156+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 167 reviews)
$126+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 236 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kent State University
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 33 reviews)
$138+
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 222 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Kent

Renting a car in Kent costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% 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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kent, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kent costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% 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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kent, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.