Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Newport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newport

With a population of 24 200, Newport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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, Slug & Lettuce - Isle of Wight (23-26 High Street) and Hogshead Newport (20 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Newport

Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newport

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 28 km from Newport. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newport to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 120 km from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Newport takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 28 km from Newport. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newport to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 120 km from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Newport takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Newport

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Newport

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £164 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Most booked hotels in Newport

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One Holyrood Hotel & Cafe
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Charter House
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Wheatsheaf Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Newport

Hiring a car in Newport costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newport is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newport costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newport is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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