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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $127 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $96 for a 10h 48m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Kent takes 190 miles and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 465 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kent. The train journey from Kent to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $127 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $96 for a 10h 48m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Kent takes 190 miles and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airlines serving Kent

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,736 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, 590 reviews)
$151+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 228 reviews)
$150+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 169 reviews)
$114+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 237 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kent State University
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 33 reviews)
$131+
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 218 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Kent

Renting a car in Kent costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Kent costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Kent.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.