Newport News travel guide
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You're Going to Love Newport News
With a population of 180,719, Newport News is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newport News has to offer.
Where to Eat in Newport News
If you’re looking for affordable options, Circa 1918 (10367 Warwick Blvd) and Kismet Bistro (99 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Newport News
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newport News in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Newport News, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Newport News
Plane
When flying to Newport News, you’ll arrive at Newport News Intl (PHF), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport News departs from New York and takes around 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Newport News. The train journey from Newport News to Alexandria takes 4h 06m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $155 for a 7h 59m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newport News is the busiest station in Newport News. Another popular train station is Newport News, located 4 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Newport News is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 130 miles from Newport News. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Newport News
Where to stay in popular areas of Newport News
Most booked hotels in Newport News
Renting a car in Newport News
Renting a car in Newport News costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newport News is the Budget branch at 900 Bland Boulevard, which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Newport News.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Newport News (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Newport News is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.