Woonsocket travel guide
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You're Going to Love Woonsocket
With a population of 41,186, Woonsocket 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Woonsocket has to offer.
When to visit Woonsocket
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Woonsocket in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Woonsocket, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Woonsocket
Plane
Although Woonsocket doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 20 miles from Woonsocket. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Woonsocket departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Woonsocket, followed by Acela. The train journey from Woonsocket to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Woonsocket is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Woonsocket. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woonsocket, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Woonsocket takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Woonsocket
Where to stay in popular areas of Woonsocket
Most booked hotels in Woonsocket
Renting a car in Woonsocket
Renting a car in Woonsocket costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Woonsocket.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Woonsocket (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 Woonsocket is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.