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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Middletown to see all of its attractions.

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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 Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 33m trip.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun.

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 Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 33m trip.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun.

Airports near Middletown

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

Airlines serving Middletown

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,318 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, 375 reviews)
$156+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1110 reviews)
$123+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 982 reviews)
$130+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 835 reviews)
$271+
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 244 reviews)
$120+
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The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 735 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $68 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $68 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$81/day

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