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Barrington, Rhode IslandBarrington

Give Barrington one half-day: the East Bay Bike Path, the town beach and a bakery stop. Sleep in Providence or Warren — Barrington has no hotels.

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Barrington is a small Narragansett Bay town of about 17,000 people, 15 minutes from Providence and next to Warren on Route 114. It is a residential place with a bike path, a four-acre town beach, a boat launch and a handful of bakeries. There is no hotel in town, so most visitors come for a half-day between Providence and Bristol, or stay nearby and drive in.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep for the beach and bike path; Sep–Oct for cycling weather
avoid Jan–Mar (cold, little open); beach closed after heavy rain
Airports
PVD · BOS
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Barrington, Rhode Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a bagel$4–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedFamily room or two-bed suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$160
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, Seekonk or Warwick, a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double room, Seekonk or Warwick, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$240

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

East Bay Bike PathBarrington Town BeachNarragansett Bay waterfrontBrickyard Pond
Airports
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green Airport, Warwick (About 20–25 min by car; the closest airport.) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 15 min by car; use it for international flights.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Barrington, Rhode Island: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

9 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

11 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: sights sit along County Road (Route 114) and Bay Road, and RIPTA buses serve the town but run infrequently. The East Bay Bike Path runs from East Providence through Barrington to Bristol and is the best way to see the waterfront. Walking works only within the centre.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Providencego

Door to door: 20–30 min

Car on I-195 or Route 114, or RIPTA bus

Federal Hill for dinner; more choice than anything in Barrington.

Bristol, Rhode Island

go

Door to door: 15–20 min by car, about 1 h by bike

Car south on Route 114, or the East Bay Bike Path

Harbour, Colt State Park and the bike path's southern end.

Warren, Rhode Island

go

Door to door: 10 min

Car south on Route 114

Water Street restaurants and bars; the closest evening option.

Newport

go

Door to door: 35–45 min

Car via Route 114 and the Mount Hope Bridge, or Route 24

A full day; go early in summer for parking.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Barrington (none)

No hotels in town. Nearest chain hotels are in Seekonk, Massachusetts, about 15 min away.

Warren

Next town south on Route 114; small inns and short-term rentals, 10 min by car.

Providence

Full hotel range and evening restaurants, 15–20 min by car.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain-hotel double room, Seekonk or Warwick1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$55 · checkUS$55
RIPTA single ride2 × US$2 · checkUS$4
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$48
Trip total≈ US$264 per person per day, bed includedUS$527

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. No hotel in Barrington, so beds are priced in nearby towns. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a bagel$4–9
Bakery pastry or cannoli$3–6
Ice cream cone$4–7
Casual lunch, one person$12–20
Beach parking sticker, season$15 resident; non-resident rules check
Bike rental, half day$25–40 (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime residential town; the real issues are road traffic on Route 114, cold water, and swimming bans at the town beach after rain. Standard US precautions apply.
  • Barrington Town Beach closes for swimming after bacteria tests fail; check the town site before you drive over.
  • Beach parking needs a sticker in season (June–August); out-of-town cars should check the rules.
  • The yacht club, country club and Democratic Club bars are members-only.
  • Route 114 through the centre is a busy road with no bike lane in places.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Barrington police (non-emergency)
401-437-3930

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Barrington police (non-emergency)401-437-3930

Embassy

No embassies in Rhode Island; consulates are in Boston. US travellers: 911 and local police.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • PVD airport → Barrington, taxi or rideshare: about $35–50, 20–25 min (check)
  • Providence → Barrington, RIPTA: about $2, 35–50 min (check)
  • Barrington → Newport by car: about 35–45 min, no toll on Route 114/24 (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the East Bay Bike Path? — Where is the bike path?
  • Is the beach open for swimming today? — Is the beach open for swimming today?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the nearest restroom? — Where is the nearest restroom?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Barrington, Rhode Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for the beach and bike path; Sep–Oct for cycling weather · avoid Jan–Mar (cold, little open); beach closed after heavy rain · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PVD: taxi and rideshare bands, RIPTA link to Providence, late-arrival fallback.
  2. Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: County Road centre, the beach and Nayatt Point, the bike path and Brickyard Pond.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Preservation Society museum, town beach season, bike path access points) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Beach-closure and parking-sticker fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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