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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kingston from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about £12 for a 2h 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 138 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 130 miles and will cost you around £26. From New York, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Kingston
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston
Most booked hotels in Kingston
Hiring a car in Kingston
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.99 and £13.32.