Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kingston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingston

With a population of 6 974, Kingston is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingston in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 126 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 79 mm.

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How to Get to Kingston

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kingston from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about S$ 33 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 221 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Kingston takes 386 km and will cost you around S$ 45. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

When flying to Kingston, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kingston from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about S$ 33 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 221 km from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Kingston takes 386 km and will cost you around S$ 45. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Kingston

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 312+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 566+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 307+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 520+
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Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 553+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.37 and S$ 19.16. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kingston, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 per litre in Kingston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.37 and S$ 19.16. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kingston, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

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