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 January
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 Thrifty, 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 Thrifty, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Jonesboro

SGTStuttgart Municipal
MEMMemphis
JBRJonesboro

Airlines serving Jonesboro

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,805 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,388 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 (9.3, 554 reviews)
$112+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 485 reviews)
$62+
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Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 453 reviews)
$67+
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Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, 861 reviews)
$69+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Good (6, 604 reviews)
$52+
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Baymont by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 567 reviews)
$43+
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Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 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 $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, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 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 $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, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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