Should you visit Bangor or Newport?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bangor and Newport can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bangor
Located along the Penobscot River in the U.S. State of Maine, modern Bangor really took off as a center for lumber and shipbuilding industries. Logs could easily be floated down-river to be processed and shipped from port on the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles downstream. Eventually lumbering turned to pulp and paper and shipping turned to railroads, but Bangor remains a city symbolic of industry. The city also has much to offer in shopping and entertainment with bookstores, cafes, restaurants, galleries, and museums located in the downtown area.
Newport
Established in colonial times as one of the most important ports of Rhode Island, Newport has since transformed into a historic seaside city and resort town for many summer visitors. It has one of the highest concentrations of colonial homes in the nation in the downtown Newport Historic District, and is perhaps most known for the famous Newport Mansions. The area is also home to Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center. With its rich history, culture, and prime location overlooking the ocean, Newport has been host to many seaside events like the America's Cup sailing regatta as well as the Newport Folk Festival.
Which city is cheaper, Newport or Bangor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangor is $158, while the average daily cost in Newport is $127. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bangor and Newport in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangor is $182. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $146 in Newport For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Bangor cost around $43 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $17.
Food in Newport costs travelers about $36 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bangor $43
Newport $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Newport
For Newport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Newport Neighborhood Food Tour:
$73
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Newport Walking Food Tour:
$75
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $29 per day to get around in Bangor.
Newport's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $29 per person, per day on transportation in Newport.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangor:
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Private Transfer from Bangor – County Down to Belfast Airport (BFS):
$107
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Private Transfer from Bangor to Belfast City Airport (BHD):
$57
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Bangor City to Belfast International Airport (BFS) - Departure Private Transfer:
$143
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Bangor Accommodation to Belfast City Airport (BHD) - Departure Private Transfer:
$51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newport
Also for Newport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Newport Accommodation to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer:
$105
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Private Arrival Transfer: Providence Airport (PVD) to Newport Hotels:
$153
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangor or Newport?
Prices for flights to both Newport and Bangor change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $36 per person, per day in Bangor. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Newport can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $13 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Bangor
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bangor are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Bangor
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bangor are as follows:
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Taste of North Wales - 6 Hour Private Tour from Bangor:
$552
Tours and Activities in Newport
For Newport, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour:
$5.99
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Scenic Newport, RI Self-Driving Audio Tour:
$7.00
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Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Combo Tour:
$9.99
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Newport Viking Trolley Tour - Scenic Overview:
$25
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Light House Harbor Cruise of Narragansett Bay:
$35
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Private Historic Newport Pedicab Tour:
$38
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers - Viking Tours:
$45
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Private Newport, Rhode Island City Tour:
$55
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Private Mansion and Newport Rhode Island City Tour:
$75
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Fabulous Newport and The Gilded Age: Day Tour from Boston:
$99
Alcohol
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Bangor per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Newport spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Newport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newport:
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Wine Tasting at home:
$42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangor and Newport, we can see that Bangor is more expensive. And not only is Newport much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Newport would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Newport and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bangor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangor than you might in Newport.
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