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 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Des Moines and takes around 2h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Middletown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 242 km from Middletown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Middletown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Des Moines and takes around 2h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Middletown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 242 km from Middletown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Middletown

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

Airlines serving Middletown

Lufthansa
Good (8,226 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,160 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,531 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Middletown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rhea's Inn by the Sea 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, 384 reviews)
$153+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1127 reviews)
$129+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1005 reviews)
$196+
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Americas Cup Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1716 reviews)
$230+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 846 reviews)
$370+
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The Pell, Part of JdV by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 471 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Middletown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Middletown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Middletown

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$54/day

Compact

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$63/day

Minivan
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