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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Portsmouth, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from more than 91 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Scarborough Beach Motel is located 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from the heart of Portsmouth. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Middletown/Newport Area: A fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Portsmouth is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) away. Town & Country: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from the heart of Portsmouth. Motel 6 Newport, RI: Central Portsmouth is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Rodeway Inn Middletown: 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from the heart of Portsmouth. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Enjoy nature with a stop at Green Animals Topiary Gardens and Teddy Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Escobar’s Highland Farm, Coastal Roasters, and Herreshoff Marine Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Newport Bridge, Newport International Polo, and Greenvale Vineyards.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Portsmouth to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Portsmouth is 53 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Portsmouth to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State), which is located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State), which is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.