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.

Where to Eat in Block Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, The National Hotel (36 Water St) and The Barn At Spring House (52 Spring St) are great picks.

When to visit Block Island

Block Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$308
1 night at 3-star hotel
Block Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$308
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 1 km 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 207 km from Block Island. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Block Island

Lufthansa
Good (2,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (508 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,626 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,648 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (162 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (792 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,460 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (445 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (282 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (448 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (803 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (626 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (114 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,011 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (425 reviews)
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Where to stay in Block Island

Average rates range from around $571 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $541 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 $1.67 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 $20.00 and $26.66. The most frequently booked car type in Block Island is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.