Somerset travel guide
Somerset Tourism | Somerset Guide
You're Going to Love Somerset
With a population of 22,083, Somerset is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Somerset deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Somerset
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sophie's Bistro (700 Hamilton Street) and Luca's Ristorante of Somerset (2019 State Highway 27) are great picks.
When to visit Somerset
How to Get to Somerset
Plane
Although Somerset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 34 km from Somerset. The shortest domestic flight to Somerset departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Somerset, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Somerset 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 Somerset is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 51 km from Somerset. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Somerset, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Somerset takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Somerset
Where to stay in popular areas of Somerset
Most booked hotels in Somerset
Renting a car in Somerset
Renting a car in Somerset costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Somerset (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 Somerset is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.