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 January
Estimated package price
$162
2 travelers
Flight to Newport
3 nights at hotel
Newport in January
Estimated package price
$162
2 travelers
Flight to Newport
3 nights at 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

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.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

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.

Airports near Newport

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

Airlines serving Newport

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,559 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,166 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,579 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 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 $296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $810 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Melville House Newport and Newport Bay Club and Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newport, with prices from $67 to $3,036 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newport are about 80% 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, 384 reviews)
$153+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1127 reviews)
$129+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1005 reviews)
$196+
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Americas Cup Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1716 reviews)
$230+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 846 reviews)
$370+
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The Pell, Part of JdV by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 471 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Newport

Renting a car in Newport costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newport costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Newport

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