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
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middletown in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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 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 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 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, 377 reviews)
$115+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1084 reviews)
$82+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 964 reviews)
$101+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 831 reviews)
$138+
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 98 reviews)
$355+
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The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 720 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. 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 $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. 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

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

Economy

Luxury

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$73/day

Luxury
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