Rhode Island travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Rhode Island with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Rhode Island with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Rhode Island - quick facts
Flight time^✝	11 hours
Time difference	UK -5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Rhode Island weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	36	37	46	57	68	77	82	81	73	64	52	41
Hours of sunshine (daily)	6	6	7	8	8	9	9	8	8	7	5	5
Days with some rainfall	11	10	11	11	11	11	9	10	8	9	11	12
Sea temperature °F	41	37	37	43	52	59	68	68	66	59	54	46

The Rhode Island weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Providence.

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Rhode Island travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Rhode Island from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for the Rhode Island - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for the Rhode Island - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for the Rhode Island - Government of Canada
Safe travel advisories for the Rhode Island - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for the Rhode Island - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Rhode Island.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Rhode Island travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Rhode Island with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for the Rhode Island - CDC
Health & vaccinations for the Rhode Island - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in the Rhode Island - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Rhode Island, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Rhode Island FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Rhode Island including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.

Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Rhode Island Department of Health for more information.