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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Portsmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portsmouth

With a population of 17,756, Portsmouth is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Portsmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Portsmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Gulf Stream Bar & Grille (1 Lagoon Road) and 15 Point Road (15 Point Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portsmouth

Portsmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portsmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portsmouth

Plane

When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portsmouth include American Airlines, Finnair and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portsmouth. The train journey from Portsmouth to Portland takes 2h 32m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Portsmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 110 miles and will cost you around $52. From Portland, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portsmouth include American Airlines, Finnair and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portsmouth. The train journey from Portsmouth to Portland takes 2h 32m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from Portsmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 110 miles and will cost you around $52. From Portland, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Portsmouth

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

Airlines serving Portsmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portsmouth

Most booked hotels in Portsmouth

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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 903 reviews)
$154+
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Founder's Brook Motel And Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 579 reviews)
$112+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 802 reviews)
$283+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1419 reviews)
$132+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2017 reviews)
$213+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Good (7.6, 482 reviews)
$192+
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Renting a car in Portsmouth

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portsmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portsmouth, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portsmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portsmouth, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

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