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 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

Airlines serving Jonesboro

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,727 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,066 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,171 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,733 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,074 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,057 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,333 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

Embassy Suites Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 552 reviews)
$129+
Residence Inn by Marriott Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 111 reviews)
$104+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 480 reviews)
$65+
Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, 860 reviews)
$64+
Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Good (6, 599 reviews)
$52+
Baymont by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 567 reviews)
$43+

Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $73 per day, on average, or $219 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $73 per day, on average, or $219 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.