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 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Providence, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 97 km and will cost you around $15. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 386 km.

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 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Providence, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 97 km and will cost you around $15. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,804 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,303 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,145 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,453 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,818 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,171 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,217 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, 972 reviews)
$105+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 832 reviews)
$165+
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Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 50 reviews)
$295+
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 240 reviews)
$101+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1515 reviews)
$87+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 605 reviews)
$253+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.