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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$90
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.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

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.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Jonesboro

SGTStuttgart Municipal
MEMMemphis
JBRJonesboro

Airlines serving Jonesboro

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,269 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,874 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,052 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,090 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,191 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,442 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 (9.2, 554 reviews)
$132+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 485 reviews)
$68+
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Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 453 reviews)
$71+
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Holiday Inn Jonesboro By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 285 reviews)
$94+
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Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, 861 reviews)
$53+
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Econo Lodge Jonesboro
2 stars
Good (6.8, 126 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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