Woonsocket travel guide
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You're Going to Love Woonsocket
With a population of 41,186, Woonsocket is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Woonsocket has to offer.
When to visit Woonsocket
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Woonsocket in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 4.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Woonsocket, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Woonsocket
Plane
Although Woonsocket doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 20 miles from Woonsocket. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Woonsocket departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Woonsocket, followed by Acela. The train journey from Woonsocket to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Woonsocket is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Woonsocket. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woonsocket, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Woonsocket takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.
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Renting a car in Woonsocket
Renting a car in Woonsocket costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Woonsocket.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Woonsocket (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. Compact (Kia Niro or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Woonsocket, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.