Newport travel guide
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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.
Activities & attractions in Newport
Where to Eat in Newport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoneacre Brasserie (28 Washington Sq) and Safari Room Restaurant (65 Ridge Road) are great picks.
When to visit Newport
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″.
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newport to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Newport takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Newport
Where to stay in Newport
Average rates range from around $335 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $708 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newport
Most booked hotels in Newport
Renting a car in Newport
Renting a car in Newport costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Newport.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.