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 4 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, Schlesinger's Chop House (1106 William Styron Square South) and Al Fresco Italian Restaurant (11710 Jefferson Avenue) 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.
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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Newport News
Where to stay in Newport News
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Newport News/Jefferson Ave. and Budget Lodge.
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 $59 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Hertz, Budget 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.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Newport News.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Newport News is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Mustang or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Newport News
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$48/day