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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jonesboro has to offer.

When to visit Jonesboro

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

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

SGTStuttgart Municipal
MEMMemphis
JBRJonesboro

Airlines serving Jonesboro

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,566 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,916 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,314 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,603 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 Candlewood Suites Jonesboro By IHG.

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, 616 reviews)
$130+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (9, 136 reviews)
$110+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 408 reviews)
$85+
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Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 482 reviews)
$70+
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Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.4, 980 reviews)
$55+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Jonesboro AR
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 385 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $73 per day, on average, or $291 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $73 per day, on average, or $291 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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