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 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 39m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 38m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines.

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 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 39m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 38m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,093 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,141 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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, 969 reviews)
$113+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 832 reviews)
$129+
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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)
$214+
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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 $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.