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South Kingstown travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Kingstown

With a population of 30,826, South Kingstown is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Kingstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit South Kingstown

South Kingstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Kingstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South Kingstown

Plane

When flying to South Kingstown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to South Kingstown departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Kingstown, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to South Kingstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 137 miles from South Kingstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Kingstown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to South Kingstown takes 120 miles and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to South Kingstown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to South Kingstown departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Kingstown, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to South Kingstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 137 miles from South Kingstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Kingstown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to South Kingstown takes 120 miles and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near South Kingstown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving South Kingstown

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of South Kingstown

Most booked hotels in South Kingstown

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Shepherd's Run
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 107 reviews)
$285+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1086 reviews)
$76+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 964 reviews)
$111+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Kingstown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 223 reviews)
$165+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 831 reviews)
$142+
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Hampton Inn South Kingstown-Newport Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 401 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in South Kingstown

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in South Kingstown (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.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in South Kingstown (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.

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