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Kings Mountain travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kings Mountain

With a population of 10,296, Kings Mountain is a must-see destination in North Carolina, 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 Kings Mountain has to offer.

When to visit Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain in June
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kings Mountain in June
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kings Mountain

Plane

Although Kings Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 36 km from Kings Mountain. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kings Mountain departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kings Mountain. The train journey from Kings Mountain to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kings Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 45 km from Kings Mountain. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kings Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Kings Mountain takes 386 km and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 571 km.

Plane

Although Kings Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 36 km from Kings Mountain. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kings Mountain departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kings Mountain. The train journey from Kings Mountain to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kings Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 45 km from Kings Mountain. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kings Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Kings Mountain takes 386 km and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 571 km.

Airports near Kings Mountain

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Kings Mountain

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kings Mountain

Most booked hotels in Kings Mountain

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kings Mountain - Shelby Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 260 reviews)
$145+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 355 reviews)
$140+
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Tru by Hilton Gastonia
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 181 reviews)
$124+
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Comfort Suites Gastonia - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1267 reviews)
$114+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
3 stars
Good (6.9, 811 reviews)
$123+
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Quality Inn Kings Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.5, 611 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Kings Mountain

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kings Mountain (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 Kings Mountain is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kings Mountain (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 Kings Mountain is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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