Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Block Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Block Island

Block Island is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Block Island to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Block Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spring House Hotel (52 Spring Street) and Ballards Beach Resort (42 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit Block Island

Block Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Block Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Block Island

Plane

When flying to Block Island, you’ll arrive at Block Island (BID), which is located 0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Block Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 129 miles from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Block Island, you’ll arrive at Block Island (BID), which is located 0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Block Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 129 miles from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Block Island

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Block Island

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,085 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,088 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,085 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
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Where to stay in Block Island

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $487 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Block Island

Most booked hotels in Block Island

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Avonlea
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 99 reviews)
$157+
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The 1661 Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 67 reviews)
$234+
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Rose Farm Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 180 reviews)
$325+
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Block Island Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 297 reviews)
$283+
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Dodge Cottage
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4 reviews)
$234+
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Blue Dory Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$311+
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Renting a car in Block Island

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Block Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Block Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.