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Jamestown, Rhode Island
Give Jamestown one full day and one night as a quiet base between Newport and South County; skip it as a standalone trip.
Jamestown is a nine-mile-long island town of about 5,400 people on Conanicut Island, reached by two bridges and 25 minutes from Newport. It has no chain restaurants or stores, one gas station, and its sights sit at the island's tips, so a car or bike matters more than a long list of attractions. Most travellers use it as a calm, cheaper base for Newport and the Rhode Island coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for beach and lighthouse season; May and Oct for quiet roads
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, many seasonal places shut)
- Airport
- PVD
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jamestown, Rhode Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are coastal: cold water, slippery rocks at Beavertail and Fort Wetherill…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVD Rhode Island T.
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit at the island's two ends, roughly 10–15 min apart, and RIPTA service on the island is limited.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner mainTipping 18–22% is expected.$22–38
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or chowder bowl$10–18
- BeerDraught beer$7–10
- Metro or bus rideRIPTA bus fare50¢ to change bus lines; exact change or a loaded card.$1.75
- Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$300
- Mid-range bedInn or motel double room, a night, per roomUS$220
- High-end bedInn or motel double room, a night, per roomUS$420
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Warwick (About 25–30 min by car via Route 138 and the Jamestown Bridge)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jamestown, Rhode Island: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights sit at the island's two ends, roughly 10–15 min apart, and RIPTA service on the island is limited. The seasonal Jamestown–Newport ferry from Ferry Wharf avoids Newport parking. Bikes work well on the rural north-south roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Newport
goDoor to door: About 15–25 min
Seasonal Jamestown–Newport ferry from Ferry Wharf, or drive over the Pell Bridge (toll)
Ferry drops you at the waterfront and skips Newport parking; check the seasonal schedule.
Portsmouth
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Drive over the Pell Bridge then north on Route 138
Middletown
goDoor to door: About 25–35 min
Drive via the Pell Bridge and Route 138A
Tiverton
cautionDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Drive north via Route 138 and Route 24
Better as a half-day combined with Little Compton.
Little Compton
goDoor to door: About 45–55 min
Drive east via the Sakonnet River Bridge
Farm stands and quiet coast roads; go by car.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jamestown village (Narragansett Avenue)
Walkable restaurants, shops and both ferry wharves; best if you want to park once.
East Ferry / Conanicus Avenue
Waterfront, closest to the Newport ferry and summer music.
Beavertail Road and the south end
Near the lighthouse, Fort Getty campground and Mackerel Cove; you need a car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–130 excl. bed
- Mid
- $130–220 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or motel double room1 × 1 night × US$220 | US$220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Newport Pell Bridge toll, each way1 × US$4 | US$4 |
| Mackerel Cove beach parking, per day1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$60 |
| Trip total≈ US$330 per person per day, bed included | US$659 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Deli sandwich or chowder bowl | $10–18 |
| Sit-down dinner mainTipping 18–22% is expected. | $22–38 |
| Draught beer | $7–10 |
| RIPTA bus fare50¢ to change bus lines; exact change or a loaded card. | $1.75 |
| Mackerel Cove beach parking, per day | $15 |
| Newport Pell Bridge toll | about $4 with E-ZPass |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mackerel Cove parking is charged per day in summer (about $15).
- Beavertail Lighthouse museum and Jamestown Museum open only in season — confirm dates before you drive out.
- The Newport Pell Bridge carries a toll (about $4 with E-ZPass).
- Cell coverage and fuel options are thin: one gas station on the island.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies on the island; consulates sit in Boston and New York.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jamestown → Newport ferry: seasonal, about 15–25 min; check the schedule and fare
- Newport Pell Bridge toll: about $4 with E-ZPass
- PVD airport → Jamestown by car: about 25–30 min
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach parking? — Where is the beach parking?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- One ticket to Newport, please — One ticket to Newport, please
US emergency number is 911 everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jamestown, Rhode Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for beach and lighthouse season; May and Oct for quiet roads · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, many seasonal places shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PVD: last sensible arrival time, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters for the village and East Ferry, plus a car loop for Beavertail, Fort Getty and Fort Wetherill.
- Place pages with verified seasonal hours (Beavertail Lighthouse museum, Jamestown Museum, Watson Farm) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and bridge-toll fixtures so the Newport day trip can go green.
Sources
- officialTown of Jamestown, Rhode Island
- officialRhode Island State Parks — Fort Wetherill
- officialRhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
- officialRhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)
- officialBeavertail Lighthouse Museum Association
- secondaryWikivoyage: Jamestown (Rhode Island), revision 5306385 (CC BY-SA 4.0)