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 February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela.

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, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela.

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, Bus and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Jamestown

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

Airlines serving Jamestown

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 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 (9.5, 50 reviews)
$207+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1091 reviews)
$76+
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Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 965 reviews)
$111+
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Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 832 reviews)
$141+
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Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1511 reviews)
$84+
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Holiday Inn South Kingstown (Newport Area) By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 582 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.