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 December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 3 miles 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 194 miles from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Plane

When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Jonesboro (JBR), which is located 3 miles 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 194 miles from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Airports near Jonesboro

Airlines serving Jonesboro

Lufthansa
Good (8,107 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,919 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,285 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,602 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,851 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,946 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,853 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,260 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jonesboro

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro and Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jonesboro

Most booked hotels in Jonesboro

Embassy Suites Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 589 reviews)
$118+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 51 reviews)
$108+
Residence Inn by Marriott Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 124 reviews)
$110+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 565 reviews)
$71+
Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 932 reviews)
$60+
Fairview Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 562 reviews)
$44+

Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $74 per day, on average, or $223 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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 Full-size rental cars (Honda Odyssey or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $74 per day, on average, or $223 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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 Full-size rental cars (Honda Odyssey or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.