With a population of 24,672, Newport is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Newport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoneacre Brasserie (28 Washington Sq) and Fluke Wine Bar and Kitchen (41 Bowen's Wharf) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newport 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 5.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Newport, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
When flying to Newport, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newport to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m trip.
Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 148 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Newport takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection to great affordable options like the Wyndham Newport Onshore, Newport offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $571 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Newport costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Newport is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Patriot or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.