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 Norfolk and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jamestown. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 09m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including Bus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 240 miles and will cost you around $31. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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 Norfolk and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jamestown. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 09m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including Bus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 240 miles and will cost you around $31. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles.

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 48 reviews)
$250+
Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 918 reviews)
$241+
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 817 reviews)
$446+
Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 105 reviews)
$257+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1439 reviews)
$230+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2042 reviews)
$425+

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.

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