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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kinston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kinston

With a population of 21,677, Kinston 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 Kinston has to offer.

When to visit Kinston

Kinston in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kinston in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kinston 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 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kinston, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Kinston

Plane

Although Kinston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 71 miles from Kinston. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kinston departs from New York and takes around 3h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinston is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 184 miles from Kinston. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kinston using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Plane

Although Kinston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 71 miles from Kinston. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kinston departs from New York and takes around 3h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Kinston is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 184 miles from Kinston. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kinston using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Airports near Kinston

RDURaleigh-Durham
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Kinston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kinston

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americas Best Value Inn Kinston and Red Carpet Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kinston

Most booked hotels in Kinston

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kinston
2 stars
Excellent (8, 530 reviews)
$96+
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Hampton Inn Kinston
2 stars
Good (7.1, 249 reviews)
$101+
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The O'Neil - Luxury Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$213+
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Red Carpet Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.1, 284 reviews)
$78+
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Nation's Inn Kinston
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 98 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Kinston

Renting a car in Kinston costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Pitt-Greenville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kinston (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 Kinston is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kinston costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Pitt-Greenville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kinston (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 Kinston is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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