Kingston travel guide
Kingston Tourism | Kingston Guide
You're Going to Love Kingston
With a population of 12,208, Kingston is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kingston has to offer.
When to visit Kingston
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 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kingston, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Kingston
Plane
Although Kingston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 29 miles from Kingston. Hyannis Barnstable is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kingston departs from New York and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kingston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Kingston to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kingston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 189 miles from Kingston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kingston, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Kingston takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 90 miles.
Airlines serving Kingston
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingston
Most booked hotels in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston
Renting a car in Kingston costs $96 per day, on average, or $288 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kingston is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.