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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Christopher's (2 S Main St) and River Falls Restaurant (76 S Main St) are great picks.
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 New York and takes around 1h 19m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Woonsocket. The train journey from Woonsocket to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Woonsocket takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 miles.
Renting a car in Woonsocket costs $68 per day, on average, or $205 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 11% 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 Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.