Newport News travel guide
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You're Going to Love Newport News
With a population of 180.719, Newport News is a must-see destination in Virginia, 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 Newport News has to offer.
Where to Eat in Newport News
If you’re looking for affordable options, Circa 1918 (10367 Warwick Blvd) and Kismet Bistro (99 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Newport News
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newport News in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newport News, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Newport News
Plane
When flying to Newport News, you’ll arrive at Newport News Intl (PHF), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport News departs from New York and takes around 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Newport News. The train journey from Newport News to Alexandria takes 3h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $126 for a 5h 29m trip. Located 7 km from the city center, Newport News is the busiest station in Newport News. Another popular train station is Newport News, located 7 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Newport News is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 208 km from Newport News. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Newport News
Where to stay in popular areas of Newport News
Most booked hotels in Newport News
Renting a car in Newport News
Renting a car in Newport News costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newport News is the Budget branch at 900 Bland Boulevard, which is 6 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Newport News Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Newport News (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 Newport News is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.