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 February
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in February
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 Resla, 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 Resla, 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 (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,100 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,020 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,748 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,560 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, 555 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn Jonesboro
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 250 reviews)
$95+
Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 453 reviews)
$77+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jonesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 388 reviews)
$90+
Holiday Inn Jonesboro By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 285 reviews)
$97+
Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 865 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $74 per day, on average, or $222 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jonesboro, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $74 per day, on average, or $222 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jonesboro, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.