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You're Going to Love Keene

With a population of 23,409, Keene is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Keene deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Keene

If you’re looking for affordable options, Granita Enoteca (51 Railroad St) and Luca's Mediterranean Cafe (10 Central Square) are great picks.

When to visit Keene

Keene in December
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keene in December
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Keene in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Keene, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Keene

Plane

Although Keene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Keene. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keene departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Keene, followed by Acela. The train journey from Keene to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Keene is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Keene. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Keene, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Keene takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Keene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Keene. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keene departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Keene, followed by Acela. The train journey from Keene to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Keene is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Keene. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Keene, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Keene takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airlines serving Keene

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 popular areas of Keene

Most booked hotels in Keene

The Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House B&B
1 star
Excellent (9.6, 139 reviews)
$157+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Keene Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 267 reviews)
$163+
Hampton Inn & Suites Keene
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 160 reviews)
$155+
Courtyard by Marriott Keene Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 283 reviews)
$157+
Best Western Plus Keene Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 653 reviews)
$143+
Holiday Inn Express Keene
2 stars
Good (7.5, 304 reviews)
$120+

Renting a car in Keene

Renting a car in Keene costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Keene.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Keene (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 Keene is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Impreza or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Keene costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Keene.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Keene (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 Keene is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Impreza or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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