Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cranston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cranston

With a population of 80,387, Cranston 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cranston has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cranston

If you’re looking for affordable options, AVVIO (90 Hillside Road) and Tavern in the Square - Cranston (115 Hillside Road) are great picks.

When to visit Cranston

Cranston in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cranston in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cranston

Plane

When flying to Cranston, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cranston include American Airlines, Air Canada and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Cranston departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cranston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cranston to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cranston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Cranston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cranston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cranston takes 129 km and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 169 km.

Plane

When flying to Cranston, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cranston include American Airlines, Air Canada and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Cranston departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cranston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Cranston to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cranston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Cranston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cranston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cranston takes 129 km and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Cranston

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Cranston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cranston

Most booked hotels in Cranston

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Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 805 reviews)
$228+
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Omni Providence Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2229 reviews)
$173+
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Hilton Garden Inn Providence
3 stars
Excellent (8, 907 reviews)
$165+
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Edgewood Manor
3 stars
Excellent (8, 57 reviews)
$286+
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Graduate by Hilton Providence
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1723 reviews)
$211+
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Hilton Providence
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1140 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Cranston

Renting a car in Cranston costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Cranston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cranston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cranston is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cranston costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Cranston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cranston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cranston is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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