Introduction
When to visit
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 67 263, Jonesboro is a must-see destination in Arkansas, 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 Jonesboro has to offer.

When to visit Jonesboro

Jonesboro in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jonesboro, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Jonesboro

Plane

When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Jonesboro (JBR), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 313 km from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Jonesboro (JBR), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 313 km from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Jonesboro

SGTStuttgart Municipal
MEMMemphis
JBRJonesboro

Airlines serving Jonesboro

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,506 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,594 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,405 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,090 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,017 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,638 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,180 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,650 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jonesboro

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jonesboro and Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jonesboro

Most booked hotels in Jonesboro

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Embassy Suites Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 541 reviews)
$106+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 462 reviews)
$71+
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Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 431 reviews)
$72+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Good (6, 595 reviews)
$51+
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Baymont by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 564 reviews)
$42+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Jonesboro AR
2 stars
Okay (4.1, 371 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% 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 (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% 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 (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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