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Covington travel guide

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With a population of 13,118, Covington is a must-see destination in Georgia, 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 Covington has to offer.

When to visit Covington

Covington in March
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Covington in March
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Covington in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Covington, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Covington

Plane

Although Covington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 32 miles from Covington. Columbus Metropolitan Area is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Covington is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 32 miles from Covington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Covington takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Covington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 32 miles from Covington. Columbus Metropolitan Area is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Covington is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 32 miles from Covington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Covington takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Covington

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Covington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Covington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Covington and Hampton Inn Covington.

Where to stay in popular areas of Covington

Most booked hotels in Covington

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Covington
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 441 reviews)
$133+
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Hampton Inn Covington
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 388 reviews)
$114+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Covington
2 stars
Good (7.7, 890 reviews)
$136+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Covington
2 stars
Good (7.3, 656 reviews)
$80+
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Quality Inn Covington
2 stars
Good (7.2, 542 reviews)
$86+
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Hometowne Studios Covington
2 stars
Okay (4, 465 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Covington

Renting a car in Covington costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 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 10% 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 Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Covington costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 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 10% 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 Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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