Why rent a car in Kingston with us?
A rental car is the best means to explore Kingston, but driving around Kingston can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around the city:
The maximum speed limit on Kingston is 25 miles/hour, in residential neighborhoods and areas with schools. In all other parts of the city, the upper speed limit is about 40 miles per hour.
The municipality of Kingston maintains about 4000 parking spaces, of which about 1400 are metered at the rate of $1 to $1.5 per hour. You can also park your car at designated parking garages such as Chown Memorial Garage and Hanson Memorial Garage.
For a hassle free driving experience, avoid Kingston rush hours of 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Drive down to the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation for small amount of entry fee. During summers, you can go hiking, kayaking or canoeing. Winter activities include cross country skiing, snowshoeing and skating on the frozen pond. If you are new at it, you can opt for rentals and lessons that are going on all the time.
Go strawberry picking or cycling through Kingston's favorite strawberry farms at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Drive down to the open fields and enjoy a sunny picnic out in a perfect country setting.
