Smithfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Smithfield

With a population of 21,872, Smithfield is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Smithfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Smithfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lola's Lounge & Cantina (55 Douglas Pike) and Biagio's Pizzeria and Bar (970 Douglas Pike) are great picks.

When to visit Smithfield

Smithfield in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Smithfield in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Smithfield

Plane

Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 24 km from Smithfield. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Smithfield departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Smithfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Smithfield to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wells, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Smithfield, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Smithfield takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Springfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 24 km from Smithfield. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Smithfield departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Smithfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Smithfield to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wells, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Smithfield, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Smithfield takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Springfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Smithfield

Airlines serving Smithfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Smithfield

Most booked hotels in Smithfield

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 439 reviews)
$247+
Omni Providence Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1960 reviews)
$184+
Graduate Providence
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1595 reviews)
$224+
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield
3 stars
Excellent (8, 615 reviews)
$156+
The Dean Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 943 reviews)
$176+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Smithfield - Providence
2 stars
Good (7.2, 394 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Smithfield

Renting a car in Smithfield costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 124% cheaper than airport locations in Smithfield.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Smithfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Smithfield, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Smithfield costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 124% cheaper than airport locations in Smithfield.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Smithfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Smithfield, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.