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

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.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
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 23h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 3h 45m 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 70. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 32 for a journey of 383 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 23h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 3h 45m 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Kingston takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 70. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 32 for a journey of 383 km.

Airports near Kingston

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

Airlines serving Kingston

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 175+
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Americas Cup Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 293+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 110+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay S$ 1.17 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$ 14.01 and S$ 18.67.

Expect to pay S$ 1.17 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$ 14.01 and S$ 18.67.