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 March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 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 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (7,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,360 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,891 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,865 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,922 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,991 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 704 reviews)
$119+
Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 38 reviews)
$155+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 917 reviews)
$97+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1297 reviews)
$134+
Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.6, 631 reviews)
$221+
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 480 reviews)
$189+

Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.