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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 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, 705 reviews)
$126+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 925 reviews)
$98+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1299 reviews)
$144+
Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.6, 630 reviews)
$221+
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 480 reviews)
$182+
Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Good (7.4, 330 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Kingston

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.