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.
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
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″.
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
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.
Airlines serving Newport
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 $290 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $676 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 $84 to $1,219 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newport are about 94% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newport
Most booked hotels in Newport
Renting a car in Newport
Renting a car in Newport costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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 $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newport, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.