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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wakefield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wakefield

With a population of 8,487, Wakefield is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wakefield has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wakefield

If you’re looking for affordable options, TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill (210 Salt Pond Road) and Phil's Main Street Grille (323 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Wakefield

Wakefield in December
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wakefield in December
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wakefield

Plane

When flying to Wakefield, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wakefield departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wakefield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wakefield to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wakefield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 138 miles from Wakefield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wakefield, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wakefield takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wakefield, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wakefield departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wakefield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wakefield to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wakefield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 138 miles from Wakefield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wakefield, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wakefield takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Wakefield

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

Airlines serving Wakefield

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wakefield

Most booked hotels in Wakefield

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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 903 reviews)
$150+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 800 reviews)
$243+
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Eden Manor
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 22 reviews)
$101+
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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)
$190+
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Renting a car in Wakefield

Renting a car in Wakefield costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Wakefield.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wakefield (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.

Renting a car in Wakefield costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Wakefield.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wakefield (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.

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