Jamestown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jamestown

With a population of 5 755, Jamestown is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jamestown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Jamestown

If you’re looking for affordable options, BEECH (13 Narragansett Ave) and JB's on the Water (150 Conanicus Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Jamestown

Jamestown in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jamestown

Plane

When flying to Jamestown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 234 km from Jamestown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 185 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

When flying to Jamestown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 234 km from Jamestown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 185 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 676 reviews)
$264+
Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 36 reviews)
$437+
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 326 reviews)
$542+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 899 reviews)
$234+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1027 reviews)
$373+
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, 452 reviews)
$433+

Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jamestown (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 Jamestown (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.