Merrick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrick

With a population of 22 097, Merrick is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Merrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Merrick

If you’re looking for affordable options, George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) (33 Sunrise Hwy) and La Piazza - Merrick (2191 Merrick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Merrick

Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrick

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrick 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 Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 38 km from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrick 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 Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 38 km from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Merrick

Airlines serving Merrick

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 Merrick

Most booked hotels in Merrick

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 316 reviews)
$294+
Long Island Marriott
3 stars
Good (7.3, 602 reviews)
$190+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2806 reviews)
$298+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 621 reviews)
$168+
The Freeport Inn and Marina
3 stars
Good (6.8, 589 reviews)
$146+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1092 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Merrick

Renting a car in Merrick costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merrick costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.