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. Jonesboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Jonesboro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Roots (303 S Main St) and Doe's Eat Place of Jonesboro (411 W Washington Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Jonesboro

Jonesboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jonesboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 194 miles from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Jonesboro, you’ll arrive at Jonesboro (JBR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jonesboro departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Jonesboro is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 194 miles from Jonesboro. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Jonesboro’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Jonesboro

Airlines serving Jonesboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 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)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,351 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 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 Hampton Inn Jonesboro.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jonesboro

Most booked hotels in Jonesboro

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 639 reviews)
$160+
Comfort Suites Jonesboro University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 320 reviews)
$94+
Super 8 by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Good (6.1, 425 reviews)
$57+
Baymont by Wyndham Jonesboro
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 374 reviews)
$53+
Days Inn by Wyndham Jonesboro AR
2 stars
Mediocre (3.7, 140 reviews)
$48+

Renting a car in Jonesboro

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $82 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jonesboro costs $82 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Jonesboro.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Jonesboro is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.