Kingston travel guide
Kingston Tourism | Kingston Guide
You're Going to Love Kingston
With a population of 12,208, Kingston is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kingston has to offer.
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 78.8 °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 March, when precipitation is around 4.4″. 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
Although Kingston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Provincetown (PVC), which is located 26 miles from Kingston. Hyannis Barnstable is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kingston. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 189 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Kingston takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.