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 117,326, Newport is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newport to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Junction 28 (28 Station Approach) and The Ridgeway Bar & Kitchen (2 Ridgeway Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Newport

Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newport

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 30 km from Newport. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Newport to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Newport is the busiest station in Newport. Another popular train station is Newport Rogerstone, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Newport takes 225 km and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km. Newport’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 30 km from Newport. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Newport to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Newport is the busiest station in Newport. Another popular train station is Newport Rogerstone, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Newport takes 225 km and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km. Newport’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Newport

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Newport

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

Average rates range from around £203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £211 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newport, with prices from £19 to £565 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newport are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Most booked hotels in Newport

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Ty Castell Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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New House Country Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Mercure Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Holiday Inn Express Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Brewers Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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The Celtic Manor Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Newport

Hiring a car in Newport costs £34 per day, on average.

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 Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newport costs £34 per day, on average.

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 Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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