Mid-Range Travel Guide: Providence

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range chain hotels, boutique inns, or well-reviewed bed & breakfasts in decent neighborhoods

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Casual sit-down restaurants, popular brunch spots, craft brewery meals, mix of local and tourist dining

Transportation

$15-45 per day

Mix of public transport, rideshares, occasional taxis, maybe a rental car for day trips

Activities

$25-80 per day

Museum admissions, guided walking tours, brewery tours, cultural attractions, occasional shows

Eat at food trucks and local diners instead of downtown tourist restaurants (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use RIPTA public buses instead of rideshares for most trips (usually 80-90% savings on transportation)

Visit museums on free admission days or during discounted evening hours

Stay in hotels outside downtown Federal Hill/Downcity area for 30-50% accommodation savings

Pack lunches from grocery stores when exploring during the day (saves $15-25 per meal)

Look for happy hour specials at restaurants and breweries (typically 25-40% off food and drinks)

Walk between nearby attractions instead of taking rideshares (most downtown sites are within 15 minutes walking)

Staying exclusively in downtown hotels during peak college events (can be 100-200% more expensive than normal rates)

Eating every meal in Federal Hill's tourist-focused restaurants instead of exploring neighborhood spots (typically 50-80% markup)

Taking rideshares for every trip instead of using public transit or walking (can triple daily transportation costs)