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

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You're Going to Love Newport

With a population of 24,672, Newport is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Newport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Newport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoneacre Brasserie (28 Washington Sq) and Fluke Wine Bar and Kitchen (41 Bowen's Wharf) are great picks.

When to visit Newport

Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newport in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Newport, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Newport

Plane

When flying to Newport, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newport to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 148 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Newport takes 235 miles and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newport, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newport to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 148 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Newport takes 235 miles and will cost you around $41. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Newport

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Newport

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

From 5-star hotels such as the The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection to great affordable options like the Marshall Slocum Inn, Newport offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $344 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $734 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Melville House Newport and Americas Cup Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newport, with prices from $99 to $2,609 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newport are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Newport by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Most booked hotels in Newport

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport/Middletown
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 189 reviews)
$194+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1062 reviews)
$104+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 945 reviews)
$165+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 830 reviews)
$272+
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The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 702 reviews)
$113+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1472 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Newport

Renting a car in Newport costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newport costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Newport

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