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 October
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in October
Estimated hotel price
$220
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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 235 miles and will cost you around $68. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 460 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 Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 51m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 02m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 235 miles and will cost you around $68. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 460 miles.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1110 reviews)
$127+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 982 reviews)
$130+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 834 reviews)
$262+
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Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 50 reviews)
$409+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1522 reviews)
$95+
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Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 609 reviews)
$449+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Renting a car in Jamestown costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.