Kingston travel guide
Kingston Tourism | Kingston Guide
You're Going to Love Kingston
With a population of 6,974, Kingston is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kingston to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Kingston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 221 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 185 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 367 km.
Airlines serving Kingston
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston
Most booked hotels in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston costs $42 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 77% cheaper than airport locations in Kingston.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kingston (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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kingston, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.