Charlestown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Charlestown

With a population of 8,421, Charlestown is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Charlestown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Charlestown

If you’re looking for affordable options, General Stanton Inn (4115 Old Post Rd) and The Breachway Grill (1 Charlestown Beach Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Charlestown

Charlestown in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlestown in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Charlestown

Plane

Although Charlestown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 42 km from Charlestown. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 208 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Charlestown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 42 km from Charlestown. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 208 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Charlestown

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,007 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,750 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,577 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,549 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (746 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
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Where to stay in Charlestown

Average rates range from around $368 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $657 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlestown

Most booked hotels in Charlestown

Phil and Anns Sunset Motel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$168+

Renting a car in Charlestown

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Charlestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Charlestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.