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When to visit
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
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 27h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to New Haven takes 2h 30m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 237 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Kingston takes 378 km and will cost you around $72. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $56 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 27h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to New Haven takes 2h 30m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 237 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Kingston takes 378 km and will cost you around $72. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 491 km.

Airports near Kingston

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

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,977 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,297 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$366+
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$1,181+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$604+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$333+
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Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$499+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.80.

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.80.

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