Elizabeth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elizabeth
With a population of 124.969, Elizabeth is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Elizabeth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Manolo's Restaurant (91 Elizabeth Ave) and Del Porto Ristorante (91 Elizabeth Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Elizabeth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabeth, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Elizabeth
Plane
When flying to Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elizabeth, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Elizabeth to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 km from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Elizabeth takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.
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Renting a car in Elizabeth
Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabeth (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. Luxury (Acura MDX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabeth, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.