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. We recommend you stay at least 73 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kingston has to offer.

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 New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 3h 38m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines.

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 New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 3h 38m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines.

Airports near Kingston

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

Airlines serving Kingston

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston

Most booked hotels in Kingston

Americas Cup Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 415+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 474+
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,116+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 786+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 430+
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Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 4,881+
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Hiring a car in Kingston

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77.