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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 01m.

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 Orlando and takes around 3h 01m.

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 (8,084 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,056 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,865 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,841 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,227 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,385 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 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, 832 reviews)
$461+
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 245 reviews)
$229+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1532 reviews)
$187+
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Wayfinder Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 575 reviews)
$240+
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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 (7.8, 2113 reviews)
$330+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Jamestown.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Jamestown.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.