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

Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m 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, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Kingston takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

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 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m 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, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Kingston takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 678 reviews)
$238+
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 331 reviews)
$539+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 897 reviews)
$220+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1035 reviews)
$353+
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, 449 reviews)
$388+
Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.3, 542 reviews)
$389+

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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kingston, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kingston, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.