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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.
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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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- 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
- 0–1
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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Barrington, Rhode Island911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Barrington police (non-emergency)401-437-3930
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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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime residential town; the real issues are road traffic on Route 114, cold water, and swimming bans at the town beach after rain.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 401-437-3930 Barrington police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVD Rhode Island T.
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit along County Road (Route 114) and Bay Road, and RIPTA buses serve the town but run infrequently.
Cost cheat-sheet
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.
- 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
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
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)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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
goDoor 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
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car south on Route 114
Water Street restaurants and bars; the closest evening option.
Newport
goDoor 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
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room, Seekonk or Warwick1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$55 · check | US$55 |
| RIPTA single ride2 × US$2 · check | US$4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$48 |
| Trip total≈ US$264 per person per day, bed included | US$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
- 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
- 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 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PVD: taxi and rideshare bands, RIPTA link to Providence, late-arrival fallback.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: County Road centre, the beach and Nayatt Point, the bike path and Brickyard Pond.
- Place pages with verified hours (Preservation Society museum, town beach season, bike path access points) and eat pages with last orders.
- Beach-closure and parking-sticker fixtures so gates A–D can go green.