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.
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″.
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.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Woonsocket, followed by Acela. The train journey from Woonsocket to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woonsocket, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Woonsocket takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.
Renting a car in Woonsocket costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 31% 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.