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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

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 (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 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 (8.9, 50 reviews)
$409+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 837 reviews)
$574+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1537 reviews)
$172+
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 250 reviews)
$235+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 586 reviews)
$308+
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Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 88 reviews)
$524+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 58% cheaper than airport locations in Jamestown.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 58% cheaper than airport locations in Jamestown.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.