Covington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Covington
With a population of 40,640, Covington is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Covington to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Covington
Where to Eat in Covington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Commonwealth Bistro (621 Main St.) and Mama's on Main (621 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Covington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Covington in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Covington, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Covington
Plane
When flying to Covington, you’ll arrive at Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Covington include American Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Covington departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Covington. The train journey from Covington to Chicago takes 8h 32m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $155 for a 14h 12m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Covington is to pick up a car rental from Indianapolis, which is about 161 km from Covington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Indianapolis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Covington, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Covington takes 579 km and will cost you around $84. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 684 km. Covington’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Covington
Where to stay in Covington
Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Covington
Most booked hotels in Covington
Renting a car in Covington
Renting a car in Covington costs $60 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Covington.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Covington (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 Covington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.