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

Newport travel guide

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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, Skiff Bar at the Marriott Newport Rhode Island (25 Americas Cup Ave) and Cara (117 Memorial Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Newport

Newport in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela.

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 OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Newport takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela.

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 OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Newport takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (881 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,520 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

From 5-star hotels such as the The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection to great affordable options like the Marshall Slocum Inn, Newport offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 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 $83 to $2,092 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newport are about 20% 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, 375 reviews)
$113+
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Wellington Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1255 reviews)
$154+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1091 reviews)
$76+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 965 reviews)
$111+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 832 reviews)
$141+
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Americas Cup Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1623 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Newport

Renting a car in Newport costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newport costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Newport

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