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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.