Kingston travel guide
Kingston Tourism | Kingston Guide
You're Going to Love Kingston
With a population of 6,974, Kingston is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kingston to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Kingston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Kingston
Plane
When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 138 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including CoachRun, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Kingston takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 miles.
Airlines serving Kingston
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston
Most booked hotels in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.