Kingston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kingston
With a population of 6’974, Kingston is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States.
When to visit Kingston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 126 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 79 mm.
How to Get to Kingston
Plane
When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kingston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $64 for a 2h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 221 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 185 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 367 km.
Airlines serving Kingston
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston
Most booked hotels in Kingston
Hiring a car in Kingston
Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.68 and $26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.