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You're Going to Love Newport

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.

Where to Eat in Newport

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.

When to visit Newport

Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Newport

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Newport

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Most booked hotels in Newport

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 709 reviews)
$101+
Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 705 reviews)
$126+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 189 reviews)
$141+
The Carriage House Inn Newport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 474 reviews)
$80+
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 319 reviews)
$256+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 925 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Newport

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.

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.

Car rental agencies in Newport

Hertz

Hertz
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