Keene travel guide

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You're Going to Love Keene

With a population of 23,409, Keene is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Keene to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Keene

Keene in December
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keene in December
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Keene in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Keene, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Keene

Plane

Although Keene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Keene. 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 Keene departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Keene.

Car

Another option to get to Keene is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Keene. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Keene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Keene. 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 Keene departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Keene.

Car

Another option to get to Keene is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 miles from Keene. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airports near Keene

Airlines serving Keene

Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (469 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keene

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Keene Downtown and Holiday Inn Express Keene.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keene

Most booked hotels in Keene

The Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House B&B
1 star
Excellent (9.6, 84 reviews)
$163+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Keene Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 150 reviews)
$154+
Courtyard by Marriott Keene Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 157 reviews)
$149+
Best Western Plus Keene Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 329 reviews)
$150+
Holiday Inn Express Keene
2 stars
Good (7.3, 181 reviews)
$142+
Days Inn by Wyndham Keene NH
2 stars
Good (6.4, 414 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Keene

Renting a car in Keene costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Keene.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Keene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Keene is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Elantra GT or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Keene costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Keene.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Keene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Keene is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Elantra GT or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.