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
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″.
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.
Airlines serving Jonesboro
Where to stay in Jonesboro
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro and Candlewood Suites Jonesboro By IHG.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jonesboro
Most booked hotels in Jonesboro
Renting a car in Jonesboro
Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Compact (Hyundai Kona 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.