Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Block Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Block Island

Block Island is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Block Island to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Block Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spring House Hotel (52 Spring Street) and Ballards Beach Resort (42 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit Block Island

Block Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Block Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$255
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Block Island

Plane

When flying to Block Island, you’ll arrive at Block Island (BID), which is located 0 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Block Island is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 129 miles from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Block Island, you’ll arrive at Block Island (BID), which is located 0 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Block Island is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 129 miles from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Airports near Block Island

HVNTweed-New Haven
MVYWest Tisbury Martha's Vineyard
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Block Island

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,468 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,841 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,138 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,075 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,429 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
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Where to stay in Block Island

Average rates range from around $736 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,025 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Block Island

Hiring a car in Block Island

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in Block Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.98 and $34.63.

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in Block Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.98 and $34.63.