Smithfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Smithfield
With a population of 21,872, Smithfield is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Smithfield to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Smithfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lola's Lounge & Cantina (55 Douglas Pike) and Siena Smithfield (400 Putnam Pike) are great picks.
When to visit Smithfield
How to Get to Smithfield
Plane
Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 15 miles from Smithfield. 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 Smithfield departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Smithfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Smithfield to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 150 miles from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Smithfield, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Smithfield takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Smithfield
Where to stay in popular areas of Smithfield
Most booked hotels in Smithfield
Renting a car in Smithfield
Renting a car in Smithfield costs $54 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Smithfield.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Smithfield (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Smithfield, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.