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. Jamestown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

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.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

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.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (8,114 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,867 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,301 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,315 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 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 (8.6, 834 reviews)
$565+
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 247 reviews)
$262+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1534 reviews)
$209+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 585 reviews)
$257+
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Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 88 reviews)
$524+
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The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2118 reviews)
$333+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Jamestown.

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 $78 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Jamestown.

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.