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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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 Honey Uninhibited Covington (50 E Rivercenter Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Covington

Covington in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Covington in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Indianapolis.

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 Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Indianapolis.

Airports near Covington

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton

Airlines serving Covington

Lufthansa
Good (8,140 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,121 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,999 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,348 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,666 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,524 reviews)
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Where to stay in Covington

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 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, 455 reviews)
$184+
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Drury Plaza Hotel Cincinnati Florence
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 315 reviews)
$127+
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Drury Inn & Suites Cincinnati Sharonville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1281 reviews)
$128+
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Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 882 reviews)
$181+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 794 reviews)
$128+
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The Westin Cincinnati
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1718 reviews)
$166+
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Renting a car in Covington

Renting a car in Covington costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 57% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Covington, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Covington costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 57% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Covington, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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