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

Middletown travel guide

Middletown Tourism | Middletown Guide

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middletown in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Middletown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 240 miles.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Middletown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Middletown

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

Airlines serving Middletown

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in Middletown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Sea Breeze Inn and Rhea's Inn by the Sea.

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, 375 reviews)
$131+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1079 reviews)
$83+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 962 reviews)
$122+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 831 reviews)
$152+
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 99 reviews)
$579+
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The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 715 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Best car rental deals in Middletown

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate
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