Smithfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Smithfield

With a population of 21,872, Smithfield is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, 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 Smithfield has to offer.

Where to Eat in Smithfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lola's Lounge & Cantina (55 Douglas Pike) and Siena Smithfield (400 Putnam Pike) are great picks.

When to visit Smithfield

Smithfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Smithfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Smithfield

Plane

Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 15 miles from Smithfield. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Smithfield departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Smithfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Smithfield 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 Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 150 miles from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Smithfield, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Smithfield takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 15 miles from Smithfield. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Smithfield departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Smithfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Smithfield 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 Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 150 miles from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Smithfield, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Smithfield takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airports near Smithfield

Airlines serving Smithfield

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 popular areas of Smithfield

Most booked hotels in Smithfield

Omni Providence Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2413 reviews)
$149+
Graduate by Hilton Providence
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1712 reviews)
$186+
Hilton Garden Inn Providence
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 573 reviews)
$146+
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 770 reviews)
$143+
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield
3 stars
Excellent (8, 666 reviews)
$152+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Smithfield - Providence
2 stars
Good (7.3, 423 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Smithfield

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Smithfield (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 Smithfield is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Smithfield (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 Smithfield is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.