Keene travel guide
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Keene to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Keene
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″.
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. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keene departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 50m.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Keene using FlixBus or Busbud. From Boston, the bus ride to Keene takes 80 miles and will cost you around $36. From New York, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 410 miles.
Airlines serving Keene
Where to stay in Keene
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Keene Downtown and Holiday Inn Express Keene.
Where to stay in popular areas of Keene
Most booked hotels in Keene
Renting a car in Keene
Renting a car in Keene costs $54 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Keene.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Keene is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.