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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kingston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingston

With a population of 6.974, Kingston is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 126 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 79 mm.

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How to Get to Kingston

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kingston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 09m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Kingston takes 386 km and will cost you around $52. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 491 km.

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kingston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 09m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Kingston takes 386 km and will cost you around $52. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 491 km.

Airports near Kingston

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$498+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$810+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$451+
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Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$550+
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Motel 6 Newport, RI
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
$169+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.93 and $25.24.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.93 and $25.24.

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