Covington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Covington
With a population of 40,640, Covington is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Covington to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Covington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Commonwealth Bistro (621 Main St.) and Piccolo Casa (308 Greenup St) are great picks.
When to visit Covington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Covington in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Covington, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Covington
Plane
When flying to Covington, you’ll arrive at Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Covington include American Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from New York and takes around 2h 06m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Chicago takes 8h 32m and costs around $91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $117 for a 14h 12m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Covington is to pick up a car rental from Indianapolis, which is about 100 miles from Covington. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Indianapolis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Covington takes 375 miles and will cost you around $81. From New York, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 630 miles. Covington’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Covington
Where to stay in Covington
Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Covington
Most booked hotels in Covington
Renting a car in Covington
Renting a car in Covington costs $45 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Covington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Covington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.