Should you visit Philadelphia or Newport?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Philadelphia or Newport, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the fourth largest urban area, and the fifth largest city in the United States. It's located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has a rich history, having once been the capital of the United States. The city has very impressive architecture, museums, universities, and entertainment venues. It's a cultural and artistic center for the country and it continues to climb as a top travel destination.
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 Philadelphia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Philadelphia is $151, 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 Philadelphia and Newport in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Philadelphia can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $95, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $190.
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
Philadelphia food costs typically run travelers around $39 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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
Philadelphia $39
Newport $36
Typical Food prices in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Flavors of Philly Food Tour:
$44
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Decadent Gourmet Food Tour:
$44
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Flavors of Philly Food Tour:
$45
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Highlights of East Passyunk Food Tour:
$54
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South Philly Italian Family Dinner Tour:
$75
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Historic Food Tour:
$78
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Philadelphia:
$90
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Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise with Buffet:
$107
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Secret Food Tours Philadelphia w/ Private Tour Option:
$193
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
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Philadelphia than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $22 on transportation in Philadelphia on average per day.
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 Philadelphia
Also for Philadelphia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in executive private vehicle from Philadelphia City Center to Airport:
$70
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Transfer in executive private vehicle from Philadelphia Airport to City Center:
$70
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Transfer in executive private minivan from Philadelphia City Center to Airport:
$95
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Transfer in executive private minivan from Philadelphia Airport to City Center:
$95
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Transfer from Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia:
$100
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Philadelphia Airport:
$51
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Philadelphia Airport to Hotel:
$51
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RoundTrip transfer in executive private minivan from-to Airpt-Philadelphia City:
$191
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Round-Trip Transfer in Executive Private Car from-to Airport - Philadelphia City:
$140
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Private transfer from or to MDT , PHL airports , Philadelphia and Harrisburg, PA:
$200
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Private Transfer: Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL):
$622
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Private Transfer: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Philadelphia:
$622
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newport
Also for Newport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Arrival Transfer: Providence Airport (PVD) to Newport Hotels:
$153
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Newport Accommodation to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer:
$105
Is it cheaper to fly into Philadelphia or Newport?
Prices for flights to both Newport and Philadelphia 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
Sightseeing expenses in Philadelphia, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $22 per day, per person.
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 Philadelphia
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Philadelphia's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1776 History and Cheesesteak Tour:
$28
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2-Day Philadelphia Tour from Boston:
$549
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2-Hour German-Language Historic Walking Tour:
$195
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Amazing Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt Adventure:
$44
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Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals:
$5.00
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Badass Women's History Tour of Philadelphia:
$40
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Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Tour:
$40
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Brandywine Valley Tour with Private Driver:
$581
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Cemetery and Serial Killers Walking Tour of Philadelphia:
$35
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City Sightseeing Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$36
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Colonial Era Philadelphia Waterfront Walking Tour:
$215
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Colonial Philadelphia Waterfront Walking Tour:
$195
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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Fabulous Newport and The Gilded Age: Day Tour from Boston:
$99
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Light House Harbor Cruise of Narragansett Bay:
$35
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Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour:
$5.99
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers - Viking Tours:
$45
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Newport Viking Trolley Tour - Scenic Overview:
$25
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Private Historic Newport Pedicab Tour:
$38
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Private Mansion and Newport Rhode Island City Tour:
$75
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Private Newport, Rhode Island City Tour:
$55
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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
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Philadelphia spend on average $17 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Newport spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Philadelphia
Also in Philadelphia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Haunted Pub Crawl:
$45
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Philadelphia Prohibition Pub Crawl:
$45
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Haunted Pub Crawl:
$45
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2-Hour Philly on Tap Pub Tour:
$65
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Sip of Philly Brewery Tour:
$79
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2-Hour Old City Wine Tasting Tour:
$96
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 Philadelphia and Newport, we can see that Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Philadelphia than you might in Newport.
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