Introduction
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 8,765, Covington is a must-see destination in Louisiana, 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.

Where to Eat in Covington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dakota Restaurant - Covington (310 E Boston St) and Gallagher's Grill (509 S Tyler St) are great picks.

When to visit Covington

Covington in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Covington in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Covington in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 41 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Covington, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Covington

Plane

Although Covington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 35 miles from Covington. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $50 for a 8h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Covington is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 36 miles from Covington. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Covington takes 395 miles and will cost you around $90. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 465 miles.

Plane

Although Covington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 35 miles from Covington. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $50 for a 8h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Covington is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 36 miles from Covington. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Covington takes 395 miles and will cost you around $90. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airports near Covington

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Covington

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,090 reviews)
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Where to stay in Covington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Covington-Madisonville By IHG and Comfort Inn and Suites Covington - Mandeville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Covington

Most booked hotels in Covington

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Abita Springs Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 117 reviews)
$137+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Covington, LA
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 871 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Covington By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 346 reviews)
$93+
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Southern Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 6 reviews)
$132+
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Hilton Garden Inn Covington/Mandeville
3 stars
Good (7.5, 234 reviews)
$88+
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Westay Suites - Covington/Mandeville
3 stars
Good (7.1, 651 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Covington

Renting a car in Covington costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Covington, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Covington costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Covington, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Covington

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate
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