Jamestown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jamestown

With a population of 5,755, Jamestown is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jamestown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Jamestown

If you’re looking for affordable options, BEECH (13 Narragansett Ave) and JB's on the Water (150 Conanicus Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Jamestown

Jamestown in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jamestown in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jamestown

Plane

When flying to Jamestown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jamestown. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 146 miles from Jamestown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

When flying to Jamestown, you’ll arrive at Newport State (NPT), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jamestown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jamestown. The train journey from Jamestown to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jamestown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 146 miles from Jamestown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jamestown

Most booked hotels in Jamestown

Wyndham Newport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 689 reviews)
$185+
Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 36 reviews)
$451+
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 336 reviews)
$455+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 904 reviews)
$170+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1049 reviews)
$295+
Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.4, 549 reviews)
$316+

Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jamestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jamestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.