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
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newport to Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 238 km 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 Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Newport takes 378 km and will cost you around $21. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 491 km. Newport’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newport, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newport to Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 238 km 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 Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Newport takes 378 km and will cost you around $21. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 491 km. Newport’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Newport

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

Airlines serving Newport

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,191 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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 $283 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $628 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 $98 to $2,550 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newport are about 14% 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 373 reviews)
$141+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1077 reviews)
$104+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 958 reviews)
$144+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 832 reviews)
$225+
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 99 reviews)
$628+
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The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 705 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Newport

Renting a car in Newport costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newport costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Newport

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