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

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in April
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Knoxville and takes around 2h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 146 miles from Jamestown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Jamestown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Knoxville and takes around 2h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 146 miles from Jamestown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Jamestown

MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,499 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1020 reviews)
$168+
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The Pell, Part of JdV by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 484 reviews)
$102+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 865 reviews)
$310+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1582 reviews)
$104+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 612 reviews)
$127+
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Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 88 reviews)
$524+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.