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 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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

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 (8,025 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,522 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,747 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,083 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 834 reviews)
$393+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 610 reviews)
$461+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1530 reviews)
$118+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 575 reviews)
$167+
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Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 90 reviews)
$524+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2114 reviews)
$187+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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 $81 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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.