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 26 miles from Charlestown. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Cape Air, JetBlue 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 130 miles from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Ace 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 26 miles from Charlestown. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Cape Air, JetBlue 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 130 miles from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Charlestown

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,561 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
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Where to stay in Charlestown

Average rates range from around $388 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)
$146+

Renting a car in Charlestown

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.