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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Kingston

Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 395
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingston in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 395
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around AED 88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about AED 99 for a 1h 53m 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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kingston takes 121 km and will cost you around AED 99. From Portland, the ticket costs about AED 198 for a journey of 185 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around AED 88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about AED 99 for a 1h 53m 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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Kingston takes 121 km and will cost you around AED 99. From Portland, the ticket costs about AED 198 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Kingston

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

Airlines serving Kingston

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 895+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,364+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 787+
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Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 1,015+
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Motel 6 Newport, RI
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
AED 309+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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