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How to get there
Where to stay
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Covington travel guide

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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. Covington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Covington

Baker Hunt / Art and Cooking Classes
Activities•Workshop / Course

Where to Eat in Covington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mama's on Main (621 Main St) and Commonwealth Bistro (621 Main St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rich's Proper (701 Madison Ave) and Mash & Oak (10 W Rivercenter Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Covington.

When to visit Covington

Covington in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Covington in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Indianapolis takes 3h 12m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $60 for a 8h 32m 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Indianapolis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Covington takes 580 miles and will cost you around $136. 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.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Indianapolis takes 3h 12m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $60 for a 8h 32m 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Indianapolis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Covington takes 580 miles and will cost you around $136. 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.

Airports near Covington

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
LEXLexington Blue Grass

Airlines serving Covington

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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
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Malaysia Airlines
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Spirit Airlines
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Where to stay in Covington

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Covington

Most booked hotels in Covington

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Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 397 reviews)
$222+
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Drury Inn & Suites Cincinnati Sharonville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1095 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 651 reviews)
$133+
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Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1638 reviews)
$184+
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Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 875 reviews)
$187+
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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 836 reviews)
$214+
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Renting a car in Covington

Renting a car in Covington costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Covington costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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