Hamilton travel guide

Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide

You're Going to Love Hamilton

With a population of 12,784, Hamilton is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Garden 33 (661 Highway 33) and Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture (16 Fairgrounds Road) are great picks.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamilton 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 Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 52 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamilton 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 Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 52 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hamilton

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 178 reviews)
$159+
Residence Inn by Marriott Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 66 reviews)
$175+
Hilton Garden Inn Princeton Lawrenceville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 426 reviews)
$156+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 511 reviews)
$139+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 403 reviews)
$163+
Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 184 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $83 per day, on average, or $331 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hamilton (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. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $83 per day, on average, or $331 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hamilton (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. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.