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

Middletown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Middletown

With a population of 17,303, Middletown is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Middletown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Middletown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Helmway (425 E Main Rd) and Tickets Restaurant & Patio (15 Aquidneck Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Middletown

Middletown in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middletown in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Middletown 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 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Middletown, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Middletown

Plane

When flying to Middletown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Middletown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 150 miles from Middletown. You’ll find branches of Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Middletown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Middletown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 150 miles from Middletown. You’ll find branches of Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Middletown

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

Airlines serving Middletown

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in Middletown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rhea's Inn and The Carriage House Inn Newport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Middletown

Most booked hotels in Middletown

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Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 387 reviews)
$138+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1142 reviews)
$105+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1027 reviews)
$143+
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Americas Cup Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1721 reviews)
$168+
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The Pell, Part of JdV by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 498 reviews)
$110+
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Hotel Viking
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1314 reviews)
$275+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 64% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Middletown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 64% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Middletown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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