Kingston upon Thames travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kingston upon Thames
With a population of 10 001, Kingston upon Thames is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kingston upon Thames has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kingston upon Thames
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grey Horse - SMOK'D (46 Richmond Road) and Copper Leaf (5 High Street Hampton Wick) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Kingston (6 Riverside Walk) and Hawkers Bar & Brasserie (1 Skerne Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kingston upon Thames.
When to visit Kingston upon Thames
How to Get to Kingston upon Thames
Plane
When flying to Kingston upon Thames, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston upon Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston upon Thames, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Kingston upon Thames to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 3.0 km from the city centre, Kingston upon Thames Hampton Wick is the busiest station in Kingston upon Thames. Another popular train station is Kingston upon Thames, located 2.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston upon Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 16 km from Kingston upon Thames. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston upon Thames, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Kingston upon Thames takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Kingston upon Thames
Where to stay in Kingston upon Thames
Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston upon Thames
Most booked hotels in Kingston upon Thames
Hiring a car in Kingston upon Thames
Hiring a car in Kingston upon Thames costs £28 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Kingston upon Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston upon Thames is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.