Newport Car Rental

Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is known for its mansions and for hosting the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival. The city is located on the southern end of Aquidneck Island, home to several fine beaches, rocky cliffs and a rich history including an old fort. Cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks accent the upscale touristy harbor area with many shops, galleries and restaurants, and sailing and gambling are also popular area activities. Aquidneck Island and the city of Newport are accessible from three bridges, making a Newport rent a car a great way to get around the area. Look for great deals on Newport car rentals and save time and money to explore Newport's famous mansions and beautiful gardens, Cliff Walk, Fort Adams State Park, and National Tennis Hall of Fame. Newport car rentals are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from several national chains. T.F. Green State Airport (PVD), located about 45 minutes away, provides car rentals in terminal from Budget, Alamo, Dollar, National, Avis, and Hertz, or via complementary shuttle by Enterprise and Thrifty. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Thrifty and Budget. Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS) is much larger and is generally used for most international flights, located about 1 hour and 35 minutes away. If you fly into Logan, car rentals are provided via complementary shuttle by Enterprise, Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, and National. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Dollar and Thrifty. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Newport rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).