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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Middletown to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Middletown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Diego's Barrio Cantina (116 Aquidneck Ave) and Tickets Restaurant & Patio (15 Aquidneck Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Middletown
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″.
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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m trip.
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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. 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 228 miles.
Airlines serving Middletown
Where to stay in popular areas of Middletown
Most booked hotels in Middletown
Renting a car in Middletown
Renting a car in Middletown costs $83 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Middletown is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Patriot or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.