Jonesboro travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jonesboro
With a population of 67 263, Jonesboro is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jonesboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Jonesboro
If you’re looking for affordable options, Roots (303 S Main St) and Doe's Eat Place of Jonesboro (411 W Washington Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Jonesboro
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jonesboro in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jonesboro, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Jonesboro
Plane
When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Jonesboro (JBR), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 313 km from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in St. Louis.
Bus
Jonesboro’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Jonesboro
Where to stay in Jonesboro
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jonesboro and Hampton Inn Jonesboro.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jonesboro
Most booked hotels in Jonesboro
Renting a car in Jonesboro
Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $95 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jonesboro (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. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.