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
How to Get to Newport
Plane
Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 19 miles from Newport. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Belfast 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 08m and costs around £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £106 for a 3h 09m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Newport is the busiest station in Newport. Another popular train station is Newport Rogerstone, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Newport takes 65 miles and will cost you around £19. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 110 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Newport
Where to stay in Newport
Average rates range from around £146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newport
Most booked hotels in Newport
Hiring a car in Newport
Hiring a car in Newport costs £41 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Bristol.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Newport is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.