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
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middletown in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to Worcester takes 0h 52m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

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 Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to Worcester takes 0h 52m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Middletown

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

Airlines serving Middletown

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,657 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, 376 reviews)
$111+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1095 reviews)
$82+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 968 reviews)
$113+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 831 reviews)
$130+
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Hammetts Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 544 reviews)
$154+
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Americas Cup Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1638 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $98 per day, on average, or $196 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, 32% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $98 per day, on average, or $196 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, 32% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Middletown

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

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