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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jamestown has to offer.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 03m trip.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun.

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 Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 03m trip.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

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Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 50 reviews)
$388+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 972 reviews)
$113+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 832 reviews)
$130+
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 98 reviews)
$304+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 604 reviews)
$220+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1515 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.