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
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middletown in January
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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Middletown takes 177 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 386 km.

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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Middletown takes 177 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 386 km.

Airlines serving Middletown

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,370 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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 Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Middletown

Most booked hotels in Middletown

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1109 reviews)
$88+
Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 981 reviews)
$110+
Residence Inn by Marriott Newport Middletown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 97 reviews)
$191+
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 835 reviews)
$167+
Americas Cup Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1667 reviews)
$109+
The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 735 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.