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 most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 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 most popular train carrier serving Jamestown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jamestown to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jamestown, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Jamestown takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airlines serving Jamestown

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 685 reviews)
$206+
Wyndham Newport Overlook
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 36 reviews)
$496+
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 333 reviews)
$479+
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 903 reviews)
$189+
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1039 reviews)
$335+
Hotel Viking
4 stars
Good (7.4, 541 reviews)
$370+

Renting a car in Jamestown

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.