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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m trip.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 238 miles.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 01m trip.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 238 miles.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 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, 972 reviews)
$106+
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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, 606 reviews)
$282+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.