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 March
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in March
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 234 km 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, FlixBus and CoachRun.

Plane

When flying to Jamestown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New York takes 4h 14m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 234 km 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, FlixBus and CoachRun.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,890 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,295 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,890 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 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 (9, 982 reviews)
$105+
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Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 50 reviews)
$409+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1521 reviews)
$88+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 609 reviews)
$300+
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Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 95 reviews)
$524+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 577 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $74 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 3 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 $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $74 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 3 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 $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.