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 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 1 mile 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 Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Middletown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 miles.

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 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 Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Middletown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 miles.

Airports near Middletown

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BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Middletown

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,174 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,185 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 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

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1110 reviews)
$103+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 982 reviews)
$106+
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Americas Cup Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1691 reviews)
$117+
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The Pell, Part of JdV by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 434 reviews)
$123+
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The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 735 reviews)
$87+
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 247 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Middletown.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Middletown, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Middletown

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$50/day

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$77/day

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