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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jonesboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jonesboro

With a population of 4,724, Jonesboro is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jonesboro has to offer.

When to visit Jonesboro

Jonesboro in November
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in November
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jonesboro in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Jonesboro, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Jonesboro

Plane

When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jonesboro include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jonesboro. The train journey from Jonesboro to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 16 miles from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jonesboro, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Jonesboro takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jonesboro include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jonesboro. The train journey from Jonesboro to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 16 miles from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jonesboro, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Jonesboro takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Jonesboro

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Jonesboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jonesboro

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Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North
4 stars
Good (7.6, 2903 reviews)
$105+
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Motel 6 Jonesboro
2 stars
Good (6.3, 378 reviews)
$80+
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American Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 61 reviews)
$62+
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Days Inn by Wyndham College Park Airport Best Road
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 2535 reviews)
$69+
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Hotel O Atlanta Airport Jonesboro/Morrow I-75
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 184 reviews)
$74+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport West
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 995 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $56 per day, on average, or $338 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jonesboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $56 per day, on average, or $338 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jonesboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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