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
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Block Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 1 km 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 207 km from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Block Island, you’ll arrive at Block Island (BID), which is located 1 km 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 207 km from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, 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 (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,093 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,019 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,481 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
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Where to stay in Block Island

Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $383 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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Old Town Inn
1 star
Excellent (9.7, 363 reviews)
$215+
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Avonlea
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 99 reviews)
$144+
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The 1661 Inn and Hotel Manisses
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 67 reviews)
$236+
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Rose Farm Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 180 reviews)
$343+
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The Sullivan House
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 130 reviews)
$383+
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Block Island Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 297 reviews)
$264+
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Renting a car in Block Island

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.