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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.